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- boletus/bəˈliːtəs/A type of edible mushroom with pores rather than gills on the underside of its cap, often with a thick stem.nounLow
- boleyn/ˈbʊlɪn/A proper noun, historically a surname, most famously associated with Anne Boleyn, the second wife of King Henry VIII of England and mother of Queen Elizabeth I.nounVery Low
- bolger/ˈbɒldʒə/A person who engages in dishonest or unethical manipulation, especially of public opinion or documents.nounVery Low / Obsolete
- bolide/ˈbəʊ.laɪd/An extremely bright meteor, especially one that explodes in the atmosphere; a fireball.nounLow
- bolillo/bəˈliːjəʊ/A type of Mexican bread roll, crusty on the outside and soft inside, typically used for tortas (sandwiches).nounC1
- boline/ˈbəʊ.laɪn/A small, often white-handled knife with a curved blade, used in Wiccan and modern pagan practices for practical purposes like cutting herbs, cords, or carving symbols, as distinct from the ceremonial athame.nounVery Low (Specialist)
- bolingbroke/ˈbɒlɪŋbrʊk/A proper noun, primarily a surname and place name, most famously associated with Henry Bolingbroke, who became King Henry IV of England.nounVery Low
- bolingbrook/ˈbəʊ.lɪŋ.brʊk/A proper noun referring to a village in West Yorkshire, England, or a city in Illinois, USA.nounVery Low
- bolitaNot applicable. Following Spanish phonetics: /bəˈliːtə/.The specific meaning of 'bolita' depends on regional context. It is not a standard English word but appears in various Spanish-speaking communities, especially in the Caribbean and among diaspora populations, to refer to a specific type of numbers game or illegal lottery.nounC1-C2 (Very Low)
- bolivar/ˈbɒlɪvɑː/The primary monetary unit of Venezuela.nounLow
- bolivia/bəˈlɪv.i.ə/A lightweight, plain-woven fabric, typically made from worsted wool or a wool-cotton blend, with a slight nap or fuzz on one side.nounLow
- bolivian/bəˈlɪv.i.ən/A native or inhabitant of Bolivia, a country in central South America; relating to Bolivia or its people.adjectivenounLow
- boliviano/bəˌlɪvɪˈɑːnəʊ/The official national currency of Bolivia.nounC1-C2
- boll/bɒl/A rounded seed vessel or capsule of a plant, especially that of flax or cotton.nounLow
- boll weevil/ˈbəʊl ˌwiː.vəl/A small greyish beetle (Anthonomus grandis) whose larvae infest and destroy the bolls (seed pods) of cotton plants.nounRare
- bolland/ˈbɒl.əd/A sturdy, short post, often made of metal or concrete, used to prevent vehicle access, mark a boundary, or secure mooring ropes for ships.nounC1
- bollandist/ˈbɒləndɪst/A member of the Society of Bollandists, a group of Belgian Jesuit scholars dedicated to the critical study of hagiography (the biographies of saints).nounC2
- bollard/ˈbɒl.ɑːd/A sturdy, short, vertical post, typically made of metal or concrete, used to control or direct road traffic, prevent vehicle access to a pedestrian area, or moor a ship.nounC1
- bollito misto/bɒˈliːtəʊ ˈmɪstəʊ/An Italian dish consisting of a variety of boiled meats, typically served with sauces or condiments.nounLow
- bollix/ˈbɒlɪks/to cause to become confused or disordered; to ruin or spoil something.nounverb-transitiveC1
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