Definitions

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  • noun India A daughter-in-law, especially one who lives with her husband's family when married.

Etymologies

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Hindi from Sanskrit

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Examples

  • Why waisting money on ashwariya rai the so called bahu?

    Yahoo! Answers: Latest Questions 2009

  • Unlike any other character in the past, Suhana is the kind of bahu (daughter-in-law) who doesn't give a damn for joint families, fancy saris, chunky jewelry and the melodrama that accompanies Indian homes.

    What Women Want 2010

  • Unlike any other character in the past, Suhana is the kind of bahu (daughter-in-law) who doesn't give a damn for joint families, fancy saris, chunky jewelry and the melodrama that accompanies Indian homes.

    What Women Want 2010

  • Unlike any other character in the past, Suhana is the kind of bahu (daughter-in-law) who doesn't give a damn for joint families, fancy saris, chunky jewelry and the melodrama that accompanies Indian homes.

    What Women Want 2010

  • Mr. Shekhawat, who strode the Rajasthan politics like a colossus for over half a century, could make a mark as the Vice-President and chairman of the Rajya Sabha as well, though he lost out in his pursuit to become the President - curiously to a "bahu" (daughter-in-law) of his own native Shekhawati, Pratibha Devi Singh Patil.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • Mr. Shekhawat, who strode the Rajasthan politics like a colossus for over half a century, could make a mark as the Vice-President and chairman of the Rajya Sabha as well, though he lost out in his pursuit to become the President - curiously to a "bahu" (daughter-in-law) of his own native Shekhawati, Pratibha Devi Singh Patil.

    The Hindu - Front Page 2010

  • Acclaimed Bollywood actress Kajol who is married to actor Ajay Devgn for 11 years now, was voted the favourite 'bahu' (daughter-in law) in a poll conducted by matrimonial site shaadi. com.

    Hindustan Times News Feeds 'Views' 2010

  • 'bahu' Shweta Tiwari shocks audiences by stripping to her bikini in 'Iss Jungle Se Mujhe Bachao'.

    NAACHGAANA 2009

  • The saas-bahu serials, family feuds and joint family issues followed next.

    What Women Want 2010

  • The saas-bahu serials, family feuds and joint family issues followed next.

    What Women Want 2010

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