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- [bool]
- /bul/
- /bˈuːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bool]
- /bul/
Definitions of boulle word
- adjective boulle denoting or relating to a type of marquetry of patterned inlays of brass and tortoiseshell, occasionally with other metals such as pewter, much used on French furniture from the 17th century 3
- noun boulle something ornamented with such marquetry 3
- noun boulle decoration of furniture with designs of tortoise shell, brass, silver, etc. inlaid in wood 3
- noun boulle furniture so decorated 3
- noun boulle elaborate inlaid work of woods, metals, tortoiseshell, ivory, etc. 1
- noun boulle (woodworking) Alternative form of buhl. 0
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Origin of boulle
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
1815-25; from Germanized form of French boulle or boule, named after A. C. Boulle or Boule (1642-1732), French cabinetmaker
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Parts of speech for Boulle
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boulle popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
boulle usage trend in Literature
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