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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of boule form-of, plural
2. 2
   bowls; a game played with metal balls. uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

boulleboullebuhl

Etymology

In the sense of the game, a shortening of French jeu de boules.

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