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bilbo

/ˈbɪlbəʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.83 in modern English

Syllables
bil-bo
IPA
/ˈbɪlbəʊ/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A rare surname.

noun

A device for punishment. See bilboes.

noun

A kind of sword with well-tempered and flexible blade, originally produced in Bilbao.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Bilbao, a city in Spain.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbɪlbəʊ/

Inflected Forms

bilbos (plural) bilboes (plural) bilboe (alternative)

Derived Forms

Bilboesque

Questions

How do you pronounce bilbo?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbɪlbəʊ/.
What does bilbo mean?
A rare surname.
Where does bilbo come from?
From Bilbao, a city in Spain.

How to pronounce bilbo

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