Index of English words, starting with "bo"

(1) - Bonito (n.) The cobia or crab eater (Elacate canada), an edible fish of the Middle and Southern United States.
(2) - Bonito (n.) The medregal (Seriola fasciata), an edible fish of the southern of the United States and the West Indies.
(3) - Bonito (n.) The skipjack (Sarda Mediterranea) of the Atlantic, an important and abundant food fish on the coast of the United States, and (S. Chilensis) of the Pacific, and other related species. They are large and active fishes, of a blue color with black oblique stripes.
(4) - Bonito (n.) A large tropical fish (Orcynus pelamys) allied to the tunny. It is about three feet long, blue above, with four brown stripes on the sides. It is sometimes found on the American coast.

(1) - Bonmot (n.) A witty repartee; a jest.

(1) - Bonnet (v. i.) To take off the bonnet or cap as a mark of respect; to uncover.
(2) - Bonnet (n.) An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid; a decoy.
(3) - Bonnet (n.) The second stomach of a ruminating animal.
(4) - Bonnet (n.) An additional piece of canvas laced to the foot of a jib or foresail in moderate winds.
(5) - Bonnet (n.) In pumps, a metal covering for the openings in the valve chambers.
(6) - Bonnet (n.) A roofing over the cage of a mine, to protect its occupants from objects falling down the shaft.
(7) - Bonnet (n.) A frame of wire netting over a locomotive chimney, to prevent escape of sparks.
(8) - Bonnet (n.) A metallic canopy, or projection, over an opening, as a fireplace, or a cowl or hood to increase the draught of a chimney, etc.
(9) - Bonnet (n.) A small defense work at a salient angle; or a part of a parapet elevated to screen the other part from enfilade fire.
(10) - Bonnet (n.) Anything resembling a bonnet in shape or use
(11) - Bonnet (n.) A covering for the head, worn by women, usually protecting more or less the back and sides of the head, but no part of the forehead. The shape of the bonnet varies greatly at different times; formerly the front part projected, and spread outward, like the mouth of a funnel.
(12) - Bonnet (n.) A soft, elastic, very durable cap, made of thick, seamless woolen stuff, and worn by men in Scotland.
(13) - Bonnet (n.) A headdress for men and boys; a cap.

(1) - Bonny (n.) A round and compact bed of ore, or a distinct bed, not communicating with a vein.
(2) - Bonny (a.) Gay; merry; frolicsome; cheerful; blithe.
(3) - Bonny (a.) Handsome; beautiful; pretty; attractively lively and graceful.