- the trunk of a tree
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bole1
(bōl),USA pronunciation n. [Bot.]
bole2 (bōl),USA pronunciation n.
- Botanythe stem or trunk of a tree.
- Old Norse bolr trunk (of a tree), torso; see bulwark
- Middle English 1275–1325
bole2 (bōl),USA pronunciation n.
- Fine Artany of a variety of soft, unctuous clays of various colors, used as pigments.
- Fine Arta medium red-brown color made from such clay.
- Late Latin bōlus lump; see bolus
- Middle English bol 1350–1400
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bole /bəʊl/ n