vav
or vau
the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
any of the sounds represented by this letter.
Origin of vav
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How to use vav in a sentence
The curious fogou of Pendeen Vau was actually in the garden of his birthplace, so that he had an early stimulus to research.
The Cornwall Coast | Arthur L. SalmonThe famous cave called the Pendeen Vau, was discovered a few yards from his home.
The Cornish Riviera | Sidney HeathAt first these gay playful effusions were called the songs of Vau de Vire, till they became known as Vaudevilles.
Curiosities of Literature, Vol. II (of 3) | Isaac DisraeliThere is to be seen at Pendeen, a cave, known by the name of Pendeen Vau, and concerning which there are many ridiculous stories.
A Guide to the Mount's Bay and the Land's End | John Ayrton ParisBy using W for double Vau (or 12) he cooks the number out of his own name.
A Budget of Paradoxes, Volume II (of II) | Augustus de Morgan
British Dictionary definitions for vav
/ (vɔːv) /
the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ו) transliterated as v or w: Also called: waw
Origin of vav
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