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bafo.

breath (exhalation)

4 characters2 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbafo/[ˈba.fʊ]
  1. breath (exhalation)

    masculine
  2. bad breath

    masculine
  3. puff

    masculine
  4. vapor, steam

    masculine
  5. air vent of the oven

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Onomatopoeic. From Old Galician-Portuguese bafo (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria). Cognate with Portuguese bafo, Ladino bafo and Spanish vaho.

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