noun
Bilbo
BIHL-boh
Bilbo (noun) means a finely tempered, flexible sword originally made in Bilbao, Spain. Example: “The character carried an ornate bilbo said to bend without breaking.”
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A finely tempered, flexible sword originally made in Bilbao, Spain.
"A boy bursts in to the tent, double-edged bilbo in hand."
— TC Boyle, Water Music (1982)
"The character carried an ornate bilbo said to bend without breaking."
How to use Bilbo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA type of sword named for its Spanish city of origin, now mostly seen in older or historical writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bilbos, bilboes
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The character carried an ornate _____ said to bend without breaking.
Etymology
Named after Bilbao, the Spanish city famous for producing this style of blade.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Bilbo” mean?
The word “Bilbo” means a finely tempered, flexible sword originally made in Bilbao, Spain. In plain terms, a type of sword named for its Spanish city of origin, now mostly seen in older or historical writing.
How do you pronounce “Bilbo”?
“Bilbo” is pronounced BIHL-boh (/ˈbɪlbəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bilbo” in a sentence?
Here is “Bilbo” used in a sentence: “The character carried an ornate bilbo said to bend without breaking.”
What part of speech is “Bilbo”?
“Bilbo” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bilbo” come from?
The word “Bilbo” comes from Spanish. Named after Bilbao, the Spanish city famous for producing this style of blade.
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