bahu

English

noun
Definitions
  • (India) A daughter-in-law, especially one who lives with her husband's family when married.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi बहू derived from Sanskrit वधू (bride, young wife).

Origin

Sanskrit

वधू

Gloss

bride, young wife

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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