Boul

The term "boul" is a somewhat obscure or archaic word primarily related to the Old French word "boule," which translates to "ball." The most common, though dated, usage suggests a rounded or spherical object, or a gathering formed around such an object. The term can also denote a round or oval-shaped mass of something. It is often used to refer to a mass or collection of things in a spherical or rounded form, such as a ball of yarn, a cluster of grapes, or a rounded lump of clay. Its figurative use might be used in connection with a group of people, like a gathering or association. The word is rarely used in modern English but might occasionally appear in literature or historical contexts.

Boul meaning with examples

• She carefully formed the clay into a perfect boul before firing it in the kiln, striving for a smooth, spherical shape. Its form then defined its final purpose.
• The children played with a boul of yarn, unraveling it and tangling it amongst themselves, creating a playful mess in the garden. They enjoyed the light and simple form.
• In the ancient tavern, a boul of roasted chestnuts sat on the counter, a welcome offering for the cold night. The gentle warmth of the chestnuts filled the room.
• The archaeologist carefully brushed away the dust to reveal a boul of pottery shards, piecing together fragments of a forgotten civilization, the discovery of history.