aboideau
|a-boi-deau|
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/əˈbɔɪdoʊ/
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/əˈbɔɪdəʊ/
water control structure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aboideau' originates from French, specifically the word 'aboideau', where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'eau' meant 'water'.
Historical Evolution
'aboideau' was borrowed directly from French into English, maintaining its original form and meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a structure to control water flow', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tide gate or sluice used to control water levels in dyked marshlands, particularly in Acadian regions.
The aboideau was crucial in preventing the marshlands from flooding.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/04 05:06