Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

boules

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: boules
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of boule

noun

bowls; a game played with metal balls.

Uncountable

Etymology

In the sense of the game, a shortening of French jeu de boules.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does boules mean?: plural of boule
Where does boules come from?: In the sense of the game, a shortening of French jeu de boules.

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