"Bovril" meaning in All languages combined

See Bovril on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

IPA: /ˈbɒvɹɪl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɒvɹəl/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈbɑvɹɪl/ [General-American], /ˈbɑvɹəl/ [General-American]
Etymology: Blend of bovine + Vril. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bovine|Vril}} Blend of bovine + Vril Head templates: {{en-proper noun|-}} Bovril (uncountable)
  1. (trademark) A brand of beef extract made in the UK. Wikipedia link: Bovril Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Food and drink Derived forms: bovrilise, bovrilize
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