"bullgine" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈbʊld͡ʒaɪn/ Forms: bullgines [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bull + engine Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bull|engine}} Blend of bull + engine Head templates: {{en-noun}} bullgine (plural bullgines)
  1. (US, slang, obsolete) A steam locomotive. Tags: US, obsolete, slang Synonyms: bulgine
    Sense id: en-bullgine-en-noun-IhPxz6yO Categories (other): American English, English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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