bole
1 Americannoun
noun
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any of a variety of soft, unctuous clays of various colors, used as pigments.
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a medium red-brown color made from such clay.
noun
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a reddish soft variety of clay used as a pigment
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a moderate reddish-brown colour
noun
Etymology
Origin of bole1
1275–1325; Middle English < Old Norse bolr trunk (of a tree), torso; see bulwark
Origin of bole2
1350–1400; Middle English bol < Late Latin bōlus lump; see bolus
Example Sentences
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Partly financed by national carrier Ethiopian Airlines, the Bishoftu hub is expected to replace the capital's Bole Airport, which can handle up to 25 million passengers annually.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
“It’s gotta be warm and almost womblike in a way that you feel very appeased as soon as you walk in, and then you bring your guard down,” says Bole, a native of France.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Mark Bole, head of energy connectivity and battery solutions at G.M., said the company planned to offer a package of devices and services so customers could get the most out of their electric vehicle.
From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2023
"They say the plateau is a barren wasteland, but it's a source of water for our springs, a place where we go to forage for berries, and grow vegetables" Ms Bole said.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023
The army covered twenty-two miles the first day, by the reckoning of the guides Lady Sybelle had given them, trackers and hunters sworn to Deepwood with clan names like Forrester and Woods, Branch and Bole.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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