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bayhead

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈbeɪˌhɛd/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A swamp habitat dominated by bay laurels.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, ecology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: baygall

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The portion of a bay located farthest inland, farthest from the body of water the bay is confluent with.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From bay + head.