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Bovril (name) means a UK-made brand of beef extract.

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A UK-made brand of beef extract.
"The conversation had turned to pictures, and some of those on the walls were being admired by the guests, most of whom showed by their remarks that they saw little difference between a water colour and an advertisement for Bovril." — Shaugh Courtenay, Red Hair and Yellow Curtains (1930)
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Etymology

Bovril is a blend of bovine and Vril.

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"bovril" (name) means a UK-made brand of beef extract.
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