Boma
a city in the W Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the Zaire (Congo) River.
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How to use Boma in a sentence
I'm not going to take any chances on being held up at Boma after getting out.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott WhitneyMr. Wallace and the boys at once disembarked and interviewed the customs officials and took a launch up to the capital, Boma.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott WhitneyWe were transporting eight prisoners to Boma and when we stopped these carried wood on to the steamer.
A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State | Marcus DormanWe therefore roll a good deal and travel very fast indeed until we reach Boma just before midday.
A Journal of a Tour in the Congo Free State | Marcus DormanWhen he heard the name of the place Mr. Wallace looked somewhat surprised, then consulted a map which he had procured at Boma.
The Blind Lion of the Congo | Elliott Whitney
British Dictionary definitions for boma (1 of 2)
/ (ˈboːma) /
an enclosure, esp a palisade or fence of thorn bush, set up to protect a camp, herd of animals, etc
a police post
a magistrate's office
Origin of boma
1British Dictionary definitions for Boma (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbəʊmə) /
a port in the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaïre), on the Congo River, capital of the Belgian Congo until 1926: forest products. Pop: 607 000 (2005 est)
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