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bowfront

adjective bow·front \ -ˌfrənt \

Definition of bowfront

1 : having an outward curving front
  • bowfront furniture
2 : having a bow window in front
  • bowfront houses

First Known Use of bowfront

1918

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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