bough
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bough

noun \ˈba\

Definition of BOUGH

: a branch of a tree; especially : a main branch
boughed \ˈbad\ adjective

Examples of BOUGH

  1. <a tree bough fell on my car during the windstorm>

Origin of BOUGH

Middle English, shoulder, bough, from Old English bōg; akin to Old High German buog shoulder, Greek pēchys forearm
First Known Use: before 12th century

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