I. noun
or baba au rhum ˈbäˌbäōˈrəm, F bȧbȧȯrȯm
( plural babas or babas au rhum -äzō-, -ȧzȯ-)
Etymology: baba from French, from Polish, literally, old woman; baba au rhum from French, baba with rum — more at babushka
: a rich yeast-leavened usually fruited cake soaked in a rum and sugar syrup before serving
II. ˈbäˌbä noun
( -s )
Etymology: Malay, colonial-born
in the southern part of the Malay peninsula : a Chinese or sometimes a European or Eurasian male born in Malacca, Penang, or the crown colony of Singapore
III. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi bābā father, probably from Arabic; from the use in India of parent terms when addressing children
India : baby , child