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baba

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun baba has 1 sense
  1. baba - a small cake leavened with yeast
    --1 is a kind of
    cake
    --1 has particulars: baba au rhum, rum baba

Definitions from the Web

Baba

Definition:

Baba refers to various definitions, both popular and local. It may denote a familial or spiritual figure, a traditional food, or a way of addressing an elderly person.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses and Usages:

  1. Familial or Spiritual Figure:

    - (noun) A term used affectionately to refer to one's grandmother or an elderly woman.
    Example sentence: My baba always tells me the most fascinating stories.

    - (noun) A respectful or endearing term for a spiritual leader, such as a Sufi or Hindu saint.
    Example sentence: People from all over the world seek blessings from the baba who resides in the remote mountain village.

  2. Traditional Food:

    - (noun) A sweet, leavened bread or cake-like dessert often topped with powdered sugar or syrup.
    Example sentence: I love having a slice of warm baba with a cup of tea in the afternoon.

  3. Way of Addressing an Elderly Person:

    - (noun) A term of respect used to address an elderly man, typically in Middle Eastern or South Asian cultures.
    Example sentence: Excuse me, baba, could you please help me find the nearest post office?

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