Campeachy mahogany

  • 1bay — I. a. Reddish brown. II. n. 1. Bight, inlet of the sea. 2. Recess (as in a room), opening. 3. Compartment. 4. Bay tree, laurel tree (Laurus nobilis), sweet laurel. 5. Baywood, Campeachy mahogany …

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  • 2Bay — Bay, n. [F. baie, fr. LL. baia. Of uncertain origin: cf. Ir. & Gael. badh or bagh bay, harbor, creek; Bisc. baia, baiya, harbor, and F. bayer to gape, open the mouth.] 1. (Geog.) An inlet of the sea, usually smaller than a gulf, but of the same… …

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  • 3Sick bay — Bay Bay, n. [F. baie, fr. LL. baia. Of uncertain origin: cf. Ir. & Gael. badh or bagh bay, harbor, creek; Bisc. baia, baiya, harbor, and F. bayer to gape, open the mouth.] 1. (Geog.) An inlet of the sea, usually smaller than a gulf, but of the… …

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  • 4Campeche — • Diocese in the State of Campeche, Republic of Mexico, suffragan of the Archdiocese of Yucatan Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Campeche     Campeche      …

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