Bulette
//buːˈlɛt// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A fictional species of land-dwelling shark in various fantasy settings, such as Dungeons & Dragons.
"The Bulette (pronounced boo-lay), has only two semi-vulnerable spots."
Example
More examples"The Bulette (pronounced boo-lay), has only two semi-vulnerable spots."
Etymology
From a derogatory gallicization of bullet; coined by Tim Kask in the first edition of the official D&D magazine, Dragon, as an addition to the original Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.
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