Boree
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɔˈɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Boree is a noun meaning (Australia) Any of various species of wattle tree (genus Acacia), especially Acacia pendula and Acacia glaucescens.
Meaning
(Australia) Any of various species of wattle tree (genus Acacia), especially Acacia pendula and Acacia glaucescens.
More Meanings
- A person who is bored by another; the victim of a bore.
- Obsolete form of bourrée.
Example Sentences
Dick could neatly dance a jig, But Tom was best at borees;
The boree has been heard from frequently since the Renaissance, and his sentiments have undergone little change. The borer hasn't had much to say for himself.
Rennie was an expert on boredom, having done a piece on it for Pandora's “Relationships” column in which she claimed that there were two people involved in boredom, not just one: the borer and the boree.
Word Forms
- borees
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include brigalow, wattle, myall, witchety, bendee, gidgee.
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