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bombax family
nounC2
/ˈbɒmbæks ˌfæm(ə)li/A botanical family of tropical trees known for kapok and silk-cotton trees.
bombay
nounLow
/bɒmˈbeɪ/A former name for the city of Mumbai, a major port and financial centre on the west coast of India.
bombay duck
nounLow
/ˌbɒm.beɪ ˈdʌk/A type of fish, specifically the bummalo (Harpadon nehereus), often dried and salted, used as a condiment or ingredient, particularly in South Asian cuisine.
bombay hemp
nounLow
/ˌbɒmˈbeɪ ˈhɛmp/The plant Crotalaria juncea, also known as sunn hemp, Indian hemp, or Madras hemp, cultivated primarily for its strong fiber.
bombay hills
plural-nounLow (Regional)
/ˌbɒmˈbeɪ ˈhɪlz/A low-lying mountain range in the Auckland region of New Zealand, marking a traditional boundary between Auckland and the Waikato.
bombazine
nounVery Low / Archaic
/ˌbɒmbəˈziːn/A twilled fabric, originally of silk or silk and wool, often dyed black and used for mourning clothes.
bombe
nounLow
/bɒmb/A frozen dessert, typically dome-shaped, made from layers of ice cream, mousse, or sorbet, often with a filling or coating.
bomber
nounB1
/ˈbɒm.ər/A person or aircraft that drops bombs.
bomber jacket
nounMedium-High
/ˈbɒm.ə ˌdʒæk.ɪt/A short, zipped jacket, often made of leather or nylon, originally designed for military pilots, typically featuring a ribbed collar, cuffs, and waistband.
bomberg
nounLow
/ˈbɒm.bɜːɡ/A type of heavy overcoat or a style of fashion jacket, typically associated with military or aviation origin.
bombilla
nounLow
/bɒmˈbiː(j)ə/A metal drinking straw with a filter, traditionally used for drinking yerba mate.
bombinate
verbverb-intransitiveVery Rare
/ˈbɒm.bɪ.neɪt/To make a deep, humming or buzzing sound.
bombing run
nounB2
/ˈbɒm.ɪŋ ˌrʌn/A single flight by an aircraft over a target area for the purpose of dropping bombs.
bomblet
nounLow
/ˈbɒmblət/A small explosive bomb, especially one of many released from a larger container (cluster bomb).
bombload
nounC2+ / Very Low
/ˈbɒm.ləʊd/The total weight or quantity of bombs carried by a military aircraft on a single mission.
bombogenesis
nounVery Low
/ˌbɒm.əʊˈdʒɛn.ə.sɪs/A rapid, dramatic drop in atmospheric pressure leading to a severe storm's explosive intensification.
bombora
nounVery Low
/bɒmˈbɔːrə/A dangerous submerged rock or reef, often causing large breaking waves.
bombproof
adjectiveverb-transitiveC1
/ˈbɒmpruːf/Designed to withstand the effects of an explosion.
bombshell
nounC1-C2
/ˈbɒm.ʃel/A startling or shocking piece of news, revelation, or event that has a powerful impact.
bombsight
nounC2
/ˈbɒmsaɪt/A device in an aircraft for aiming bombs at a target.

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