Boree

//bɔˈɹi// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of various species of wattle tree (genus Acacia), especially Acacia pendula and Acacia glaucescens. Australia
  2. 2
    Obsolete form of bourrée. alt-of, obsolete

    "Dick could neatly dance a jig, ⁠But Tom was best at borees;"

  3. 3
    A person who is bored by another; the victim of a bore.

    "The boree has been heard from frequently since the Renaissance, and his sentiments have undergone little change. The borer hasn't had much to say for himself."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A locality in the Cabonne council area, central New South Wales, Australia.

Example

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"Dick could neatly dance a jig, ⁠But Tom was best at borees;"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Gamilaraay buri.

Etymology 2

From bore + -ee.

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