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Bovril
/ ˈbɒvrɪl /
noun
- a concentrated beef extract, used for flavouring, as a stock, etc
Example Sentences
After Megan died, Rachel had vivid memories of being fed cups and cups of salty Bovril as a child - even though high salt content is something you should avoid with kidney problems.
But sadly, no mention is made of Bovril.
In the ship’s hold were stores for at least two years, including a recent innovation: concentrated Bovril sledging rations for the trans-Antarctic run on dogsleds.
Referring to the beef tea some fans would drink at half-time, he said it was "a long-ball world of Bovril, packed terraces and Northern rain... with supporters watching fantastic footballers with equally fabulous haircuts".
Rule Britannia has had its place - but so have Bovril, balls, Blackshirts and a bombastic celebration of the Bard.
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