Bowery
Pronunciation: /ˈbaʊəri/
Definition of Bowery
Origin:
mid 17th century: built on the site of governor Peter Stuyvesant's bowery 'farm', from Dutch bouwerij; the district became noted for its cheap lodging houses and saloons
mid 17th century: built on the site of governor Peter Stuyvesant's bowery 'farm', from Dutch bouwerij; the district became noted for its cheap lodging houses and saloons
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