boule
1a round loaf of bread, usually with a crisp or chewy crust:Divide the dough into two portions, shape into batards or boules, and place in the refrigerator to rise overnight.: Compare baguette (def. 1), batard.
Also called birne. a cylindrical lump of material for synthetic gems, made by the Verneuil process.
a metal ball, usually made out of steel, used in pétanque.
Sometimes boules. pétanque.
Origin of boule
1Words Nearby boule
Other definitions for boule (2 of 3)
- Also called boule·work [bool-wurk]. /ˈbulˌwɜrk/.
Other definitions for Boule (3 of 3)
the legislative assembly of modern Greece.
(sometimes lowercase) a state legislative, advisory, or administrative council in ancient Greece.
Origin of Boule
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How to use boule in a sentence
In making sourdough boules in the past, I had almost always stayed with the classics, occasionally branching out with a sesame or smoked paprika loaf.
Remy From ‘Ratatouille’ Taught Me to Never Settle for Boring Bread | Dayna Evans | September 30, 2021 | EaterWhile I admire the gumption of home bread bakers to do just that, no, I am obviously not telling you to bake a boule as an easy or quick way to fill out your meal.
7 ideas for simple side dishes to round out dinner | Aaron Hutcherson | May 7, 2021 | Washington PostShe was also crudely nicknamed “La boule” in a reference to the ball and chain.
Everything changed as soon as her relations with Jupillon and her assiduous attendance at the boule-Noire were known.
Germinie Lacerteux | Edmond and Jules de GoncourtThe bones from Denise (now rehabilitated in respect of their antiquity by Professor boule) present similar features.
Prehistoric Man | W. L. H. Duckworth
boule claims one glaciation of Pliocene antiquity, followed by two Pleistocene glaciations.
Prehistoric Man | W. L. H. DuckworthUpon an examination of the controversial literature, the award here given is in favour of Professor boule's scheme.
Prehistoric Man | W. L. H. DuckworthSuch are the main considerations upon which the decision has been taken in favour of Professor boule's chronological scale.
Prehistoric Man | W. L. H. Duckworth
British Dictionary definitions for boule (1 of 3)
/ (ˈbuːliː) /
the parliament in modern Greece
the senate of an ancient Greek city-state
Origin of boule
1British Dictionary definitions for boule (2 of 3)
/ (buːl) /
a pear-shaped imitation ruby, sapphire, etc, made from synthetic corundum
Origin of boule
2British Dictionary definitions for boule (3 of 3)
/ (buːl) /
a round loaf of white bread
Origin of boule
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