bay

Coastal water pocket

The three letters b-a-y actually represent five different English words.

Most frequent is a body of water that connects to a larger one, often an ocean.

In architecture, a bay is a recessed area with a particular function.

If an animal bays it makes a long, prolonged howl, which is also called a bay: The dog bayed at the moon.

Various trees are also called bay, especially some laurels with aromatic leaves.

Finally, a bay horse is reddish-brown in color.

inlet

cove

Sheltered coastal indentation

harborSafe anchorage for ships
estuaryTidal mixing zone
gulfPartially enclosed sea

lagoon · anchorage · fjord · sound · bight · arm · strait · narrows · haven · firth

horse

roan

Mixed-hair coat color

chestnutOverused joke or edible nut
sorrelAcidic culinary herb
dunDemand debt repayment

buckskin · pinto · palomino · coat · mane · stallion · mare · gelding · equine · coloring

herb

laurel

Victory wreath plant

leafPlant's photosynthetic organ
leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
wreathDecorative foliage circle

crown · seasoning · bouquet · garni · aromatic · cooking · Mediterranean · stew · braise · soup

architecture

alcove

Recessed area in room

nicheRecessed wall space
recessPause in activity
windowGlass-fitted wall opening

oriel · dormer · compartment · section · loading · cargo · parking · hangar · garage · berth

howl

hound

Hunting dog breed

howlProlonged mournful cry
barkSharp canine vocalization
cryVocal expression of emotion

pursuit · hunt · chase · bloodhound · beagle · foxhound · pack · treeing · cornered · quarry

color

reddish-brown

Warm earth tone

chestnutOverused joke or edible nut
auburnReddish-brown hue
copperReddish-brown metallic element

mahogany · russet · tawny · sienna · umber · cinnamon · terracotta · sorrel · burnt · amber

bay

cove

roan

laurel

alcove

hound

reddish-brown

bay

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