bough

The definition of a bough is the branch of a tree.

(noun)

An example of bough is the branch of a cherry tree.

See bough in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

branch of a tree, esp. a main branch

Origin: ME < OE bog, shoulder or arm, hence twig or branch < IE *bhāgus, elbow and forearm > bow

See bough in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A tree branch, especially a large or main branch.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English bōh; see bhāghu- in Indo-European roots

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