"boula" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boulas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} boula (plural boulas)
  1. (music) Any of various Caribbean drums. Wikipedia link: Boula (music) Categories (topical): Musical instruments, Percussion instruments
    Sense id: en-boula-en-noun-OAiS6-yJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 4 entries, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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