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boll

/bɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does boll mean?

noun

A boll is a unit of measurement for cotton, equal to 480 pounds (218 kg). It is also a seed pod, especially of cotton or okra.

Example

"The farmer harvested a large boll of cotton from his field."

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