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Definition of bakoye

bakoye

/bɑːˈkɔɪ/
ba · koye
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bakoye Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A river in West Africa that originates in the Guinean highlands, flows northeast through Mali, and merges with the Bafing River at Bafoulabé to form the Sénégal River.

Example

"During the dry season, the water level of the Bakoye drops significantly before being replenished by the annual monsoons."

• Rhymes for bakoye

• Nearby Words

bakersfield
baklava
bakoy
bakoye
baku
bald cypress
bald eagle

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Manding languages spoken in West Africa, where 'ba' means river and 'koye' refers to white, translating to 'White River'. This traditionally distinguishes it from the Bafing, or 'Black River'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bakoye. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bakoye
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