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boule
1[ bool ]
/ bul /
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Origin of boule
11915–20; <French: literally, a ball; see bowl2
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Other definitions for boule (2 of 3)
Also called boule·work [bool-wurk]. /ˈbulˌwɜrk/.
Other definitions for boule (3 of 3)
Boule
[ boo-lee, boo-ley ]
/ ˈbu li, buˈleɪ /
noun
the legislative assembly of modern Greece.
(sometimes lowercase) a state legislative, advisory, or administrative council in ancient Greece.
Origin of Boule
1840–50; <Greek: a council, body of chosen ones
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British Dictionary definitions for boule (1 of 3)
boule1
/ (ˈbuːliː) /
noun
the parliament in modern Greece
the senate of an ancient Greek city-state
Word Origin for boule
C19: from Greek boulē senate
British Dictionary definitions for boule (2 of 3)
boule2
/ (buːl) /
noun
a pear-shaped imitation ruby, sapphire, etc, made from synthetic corundum
Word Origin for boule
C19: from French: ball
British Dictionary definitions for boule (3 of 3)
boule3
/ (buːl) /
noun
a round loaf of white bread
Word Origin for boule
C20: from French: a ball
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