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Word

bois

Phoneticsbois

/ˈbwɑ/

Definition

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.

Etymology

Borrowed from French Bois.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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