"bois d'arc" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from French bois d’arc (“bow wood”). So called because used for bows by the Western Indians. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|bois d'arc|t=bow wood}} French bois d’arc (“bow wood”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} bois d'arc
  1. The Osage orange. Categories (lifeform): Mulberry family plants

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