Bowie

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biographical name

Bow·​ie ˈbü-ē How to pronounce Bowie (audio)
ˈbō-
James 1796–1836 hero of Texas revolution

Bowie

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geographical name

Bow·​ie ˈbü-ē How to pronounce Bowie (audio)
town in Maryland northeast of Washington, D.C. population 54,727

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“Bowie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bowie. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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