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Boise
BOY-see
Boise (name) means the capital and largest city of Idaho, USA. Example: “She moved to Boise for a new tech job.”
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The capital and largest city of Idaho, USA.
"She moved to Boise for a new tech job."
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Etymology
From French la rivière boisée, "the wooded river" — early French trappers named the area after the trees along the riverbanks.
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What does “Boise” mean?
The word “Boise” means the capital and largest city of Idaho, USA.
How do you pronounce “Boise”?
“Boise” is pronounced BOY-see (/ˈbɔɪsiː/ in IPA).
How do you use “Boise” in a sentence?
Here is “Boise” used in a sentence: “She moved to Boise for a new tech job.”
What part of speech is “Boise”?
“Boise” is a name.
Where does the word “Boise” come from?
The word “Boise” comes from French. From French la rivière boisée, "the wooded river" — early French trappers named the area after the trees along the riverbanks.
Is “Boise” a common word?
“Boise” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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