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bowser

Syllabification: (bow·ser)
Pronunciation: /ˈbouzər/
Definition of bowser

noun

trademark
  • a tanker used for fueling aircraft and other vehicles or for supplying water.

Origin:

1920s: from the name of a company of oil storage engineers

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