Parts of Speech: noun
Definition: a Japanese poet of the 17th century who is regarded as one of the greatest haiku poets; a type of banana plant
Pronunciations: US: /ˈbɑːʃoʊ/, UK: /ˈbæʃəʊ/
Origin and Usage: The word "basho" comes from the Japanese language and means "banana plant." It is also the name of Matsuo Basho, a famous Japanese poet who lived in the 17th century and is known for his haiku poetry. The word "basho" is used in English to refer to both the poet and the plant.
Synonyms: Matsuo Basho, banana plant
Related Words: bason, baste, batch, bates, bathe
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