bole

(bōl)

noun

a tree trunk

Origin: ME bol, stem, trunk < ON bolr < IE *bhḷ-, var. of base *bhel-: see ball

noun

any of several fine, easily pulverized types of clay that are usually red, yellow, or brown

Origin: ME & OFr bol < ML bolus, clay < Gr bōlos, clod

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See bole in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The trunk of a tree.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old Norse bolr; see bhel-2 in Indo-European roots

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noun
  1. Any of various soft fine clays, especially a reddish-brown variety used as a pigment.
  2. A moderate reddish brown.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Medieval Latin bōlus; see bolus

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Related Forms:

  • bole adjective

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