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bough in Persian

شاخه šâxe

/ˈbaʊ̯/

bough in Persian: شاخه (šâxe). In English, bough means a tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

Persian words for bough

firm (and often larger) branch of a tree
شاخه šâxe

English meaning of bough

  1. noun A tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.
  2. noun A gallows.

Full definition of bough

bough in a sentence

  • When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall. (Rock-a-bye Baby)

bough in other languages

Questions about bough in Persian

What is the meaning of bough in Persian?
Bough in Persian is شاخه (šâxe).
معنی bough چیست؟
Bough: شاخه (šâxe).
What does bough mean in English?
Bough means a tree-branch, usually a primary one directly attached to the trunk.

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