Bul

¹ American

[bool] / bul /

noun

Chiefly Biblical.

a month equivalent to Cheshvan of the modern Jewish calendar.

bul. ² American

abbreviation

bulletin.

Bul ¹ British

/ buːl /

noun

the eighth month of the Old Hebrew calendar, corresponding to Heshvan of the Babylonian or post-exilic Jewish calendar: a period from mid-October to mid-November

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bul. ² British

abbreviation

bulletin

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Etymology

Origin of Bul

From Hebrew, Canaanite Būl “growth, produce”

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In an interview, Bul Mabil said he raced to Jackson from his home in Houston on March 26 after hearing of his brother’s death from a family friend.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

Bul Mabil said his brother’s death has been devastating for him and his mother, who still lives in a refugee camp.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024

The Korean artist Lee Bul first came to public attention in the 1980s with spectacular performances denouncing gender inequality.

From New York Times ● Aug. 30, 2022

“It shouldn’t be a mere signature on paper, but a deal in letter and spirit,” Mr. Bul said.

From New York Times ● Jun. 27, 2018

I also am known by my Christian name, John Bul Dau.

From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau

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