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boll

Syllabification: (boll)
Pronunciation: /bōl/

Definition of boll

noun

  • the rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.

Origin:

Middle English (originally denoting a bubble): from Middle Dutch bolle 'rounded object'; related to bowl1

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