bulle
bulle is the obsolete form of bull.
Meaning of bull
Noun
bull (countable and uncountable, plural bulls)
- Specifically, one that is uncastrated.
- Synonyms:
- gentleman cow
- Any bovine of an aggressive or long-horned breed regardless of age and sex.
- Synonyms:
- gentleman cow
- A male of domesticated cattle or oxen of any age.
- Any adult male bovine.
- An adult male of certain large mammals, such as whales, elephants, camels and seals.
- The quick eyes of a female caught sight of him first. With a barking guttural she called the attention of the others. Several huge bulls stood erect to get a better view of the intruder. With bared fangs and bristling necks they advanced slowly toward him, with deep-throated, ominous growls.1913, Edgar Rice Burroughs, The Return of Tarzan, New York: Ballantine Books, published 1963, page 196
- Beef.
- Meanwhile the Tommies had discovered several large tins of ham in the captured lorry. 'That,' said the big Nazi, 'is for our tea.' 'No,' said a Tommy sergeant-major. 'That's for our tea. For you, chummy, we've kept a nice bit of bull.'1949, Stephen Peter Llewellyn, Journey Towards Christmas, page 142
Proper noun capitalized: Bulle
Bulle
- A municipality, the capital of Gruyère district, Fribourg canton, Switzerland.
- A commune in Doubs department, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Forms of bulle
| plural | bulles |
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Questions about bulle
- What does bulle mean?
- Bulle means a municipality, the capital of Gruyère district, Fribourg canton, Switzerland.
- What is bulle the obsolete form of?
- Bulle is the obsolete form of bull.
- What part of speech is bulle?
- Bulle is a proper noun.
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