Bago

[ buh-goh ]

noun

1. a city in southern Myanmar (Burma) and capital of the Bago region: known for its pagodas.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Bago¹

First recorded in 1985–90; probably from Mon Bagaw (placename)

Example Sentences

Burma is now Myanmar, Rangoon is Yangon, Prome is Pyay and Pegu is Bago.

From The Daily Beast

Bago kep a shop in Smithfield market, and drov a taring good trade in the hoil and Italian way.

From Project Gutenberg

Bago gave me a character, and he my first livry; proud enough I was of it, as you may fancy.

From Project Gutenberg

When Roberts returned with his elated soldiers he found the pueblo occupied by a detachment sent from Bago.

From Project Gutenberg