bougar

noun

bou·​gar

ˈbüˌgär,

-ər

plural -s

chiefly Scottish

: a rafter or cross spar of a roof especially of a cottage

—usually used in plural

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

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Rhymes for bougar

• cougar
• huger
• luger