bayo

[bey-oh]

noun

Chiefly Northern California.

plural

bayos 

1. a pinto or chili bean.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bayo¹

First recorded in 1850–55; presumably from Latin American Spanish (frijol) bayo, the name for a reddish-colored bean; bay ⁵

Example Sentences

Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed Nnaji's resignation in a post on X late on Tuesday, quoting the minister as saying he had been "a target of blackmail by political opponents".

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In a statement on Monday, President Tinubu's spokesman Bayo Onanuga said that it was his wish that the release of the children did not prejudice the ongoing legal action.

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In a statement on X, President Tinubu’s media aide Bayo Onanuga said the new plane would actually save money.

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Cameron Burgess blocked a Vakoun Bayo effort at the other end before Moore's near-post effort flashed the wrong side of the upright from Kayden Jackson's inviting ball from the right.

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But special advisor Bayo Onanuga said the recent collapse was not the result of normal activity.

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