Definition of Bahuvrihi

1. Noun. (linguistics) A type of nominal compound in which the first part modifies the second and neither part can be used alone while retaining the intended meaning. Examples include (term redcoat), (term bluestocking) and (term lowlife). ¹

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Definition of Bahuvrihi

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bahuvrihi

bahia coquilla
bahianite
bahnung
bahookie
bahookies
bahrain
bahs
baht
bahts
bahu
bahus
bahut
bahuts
bahuvrihi (current term)
bahuvrihis
baiao
baicai
baical skullcap
baicalein
baicalin
baidarka
baidarkas
baiji
baijis
baijiu
bail
bail-out
bail-outs

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