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landau

pram, baby carriage

noun lahn-DOH Rare

Origin: Named after Landau, a city in Germany where the carriage style originated

Usage Note

Landau is the classic French word for a full-bodied pram with a hood — the kind that holds a lying infant. It is distinct from a poussette (stroller/pushchair), which is lighter and designed for a seated child. The plural landaus is regular; the final 'u' is pronounced.

Examples

"Elle promène le bébé dans le landau."

Natural Translation

She takes the baby for a walk in the pram.

Literal Translation

She walks the baby in the pram.

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