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boehmenism
nounExtremely Low
/ˈbɜːmənɪzəm/The mystical Christian theological and philosophical system based on the teachings of Jacob Boehme (1575–1624), a German shoemaker and theologian.
boehmenist
nounExtremely Low / Historical / Academic Specialized
/ˈbəːmənɪst/A follower or adherent of the Christian mystical teachings of Jakob Böhme.
boehmite
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˈbɜːmaɪt/A hydrated aluminum oxide mineral (γ-AlO(OH)), a major component of bauxite.
boeotia
nounVery Low
/biːˈəʊʃə/A historical region in central Greece, northwest of Athens, known in antiquity for its agricultural wealth and, in Athenian literature, for being stereotyped as rustic and dull.
boeotian
adjectivenounVery low
/biˈəʊʃ(ə)n/Relating to Boeotia, an ancient region of Greece, north-west of Athens.
boeotus
nounRare / Archaic / Specialized
/biːˈəʊtəs/In Greek mythology, a son of Poseidon and Arne; eponymous ancestor of the Boeotians, the people of Boeotia in central Greece.
boep
nounVery low (dialectal/colloquial, mainly South African English and possibly other regional uses)
/bʊp/The stomach or belly of a person, often referring to a protruding abdomen.
boer
adjectivenounC1
/bɔː(r)/A South African farmer of Dutch, German, or Huguenot descent.
boer war
nounLow
/ˈbɔː wɔː/A historical conflict fought between the British Empire and the two independent Boer republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) in South Africa from 1899 to 1902.
boerbul
nounLow
/ˈbʊəbʊl/A large, powerful dog breed of Mastiff type developed in South Africa for farm and home protection.
boeremusiek
nounVery Low
/ˈbʊə.rəˌmjuː.zɪk/A style of traditional, popular instrumental folk music from South Africa, primarily associated with Afrikaans-speaking communities.
boerewors
nounLow
/ˈbʊərəˌvɔːs/A traditional South African spiced sausage, typically coiled.
boertjie
nounLow (Regionally specific to South Africa; virtually unknown elsewhere)
/ˈbʊətʃi/A young, often rustic or unsophisticated man from a rural background, typically associated with Afrikaans-speaking farming communities in South Africa. Can carry connotations ranging from neutral/affectionate to mildly derogatory, depending on context.
boet
nounVery Low (in International English); High (in South African English contexts)
/bʊt/A term used in South African English (influenced by Afrikaans) meaning 'brother', typically used to refer to a male sibling or a close male friend.
boethius
nounC2/Academic
/bəʊˈiːθɪəs/A Roman philosopher, statesman, and Christian theologian of the 6th century AD, best known for his work 'The Consolation of Philosophy'.
boeuf bourguignon
nounlow
/ˌbɜːf ˈbɔːɡɪn.jɒ̃/A classic French stew of beef braised in red wine, typically Burgundy wine, with small onions, mushrooms, and bacon lardons.
boff
nounverb-transitiveLow
/bɒf/To hit or strike someone playfully or lightly.
boffin
nounC1
/ˈbɒf.ɪn/A scientist, engineer, or technical expert, often one engaged in research.
boffo
adjectivenounLow
/ˈbɒfəʊ/Extremely successful or outstanding, especially in a popular or commercial context (often used for entertainment).
bofors gun
nounLow
/ˈbəʊfɔːz ɡʌn/A specific make of quick-firing, anti-aircraft artillery gun, originally designed by the Swedish company Bofors AB.

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