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Basajaun

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Gender Masculine
Usage Basque Mythology
Pronounced Pron. ba-sa-YOWN(Basque)
ba-sa-KHOWN(Basque)
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Meaning & History

Means "lord of the woods" from Basque baso "woods" and jaun "lord". This is the name of a character in Basque folklore, the Old Man of the Woods.

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flora, folklore, leadership, legend, legendary creatures, mythology, nature, noble titles, plants, trees
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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