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bao in Malay

pau

/baʊ/

bao in Malay: pau. In English, bao means any of various types of steamed bread or bun used in Chinese cuisine.

Malay words for bao

Chinese steamed stuffed bun
pau

English meaning of bao

  1. noun Any of various types of steamed bread or bun used in Chinese cuisine.
  2. noun A sandwich or stuffed bun made with this bread.
  3. noun A mancala board game played in East Africa.

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Questions about bao in Malay

What is the meaning of bao in Malay?
Bao in Malay is pau.
Apakah maksud bao dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bao: pau.
What does bao mean in English?
Bao means any of various types of steamed bread or bun used in Chinese cuisine.

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