bahu
/ˈbɑːhuː
/noun Indian
A daughter-in-law.On the other hand, some bahus (especially working women) choose to live with their in-laws reasoning it will be good for their kids....
- Soni's collection has been inspired by the royal bahus, from the days of the Raj.
- Sonia won Indira's trust and confidence and became more than a bahu.
Origin
Hindi bahū 'daughter-in-law, wife', from Sanskrit vadhū, vadhukā.