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bois

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbwɑ// bois

n. a tree that produces wood. You use this word when talking about forests, timber, or the material itself.

n. a woody plant with a single main stem or trunk, typically growing several metres tall. Often used in forestry and general contexts to distinguish from shrubs or grasses.


Origin

Borrowed from French Bois.

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