bough
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noun \ˈbau̇\Definition of BOUGH
: a branch of a tree; especially : a main branch
— boughed \ˈbau̇d\ adjective
See Examples of BOUGH
- <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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