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Bovril

UK/ˈbɒvɹɪl/US/ˈbɑvɹɪl/

Bovril proper noun: a brand of beef extract made in the UK.

bovril: a brand of beef extract made in the UK
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Proper noun

Bovril (uncountable)

  1. (trademark) A brand of beef extract made in the UK.
    • A valuable if seldom-employed restorative is made with Bovril as one of the ingredients.1897, Edward Spencer, Cakes & Ale
    • The conversation had turned to pictures, and some of those on the walls were being admired by the guests, most of whom showed by their remarks that they saw little difference between a water colour and an advertisement for Bovril.1930 August, Shaugh Courtenay, “Red Hair and Yellow Curtains”, in The Cornhill Magazine, page 233

Origin of Bovril

Blend of bovine + Vril.

Words formed from Bovril

Questions about Bovril

What does Bovril mean?
Bovril means a brand of beef extract made in the UK.
What part of speech is Bovril?
Bovril is a proper noun.
How do you pronounce Bovril?
Bovril is pronounced /ˈbɒvɹɪl/ (UK).

Words near Bovril in the dictionary

  1. bovoids
  2. bovoside
  3. bovovaccination
  4. bovovaccinations
  5. bovovaccine
  6. Bovril
  7. bovrilise
  8. bovrilised
  9. bovrilises
  10. bovrilising
  11. bovrilize

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