boulle

[ bool ]

noun

, (often initial capital letter)

1. buhl.

boulle

/ buːl /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to a type of marquetry of patterned inlays of brass and tortoiseshell, occasionally with other metals such as pewter, much used on French furniture from the 17th century

noun

1. Also calledboullework something ornamented with such marquetry

Word History and Origins

Origin of boulle¹

C18: named after André Charles Boulle (1642–1732), French cabinet-maker

Example Sentences

Sensors are placed under each apple, carton of oatmeal and boulle of multigrain bread.

From Seattle Times

There are also many styles of bread, from soft sandwich to crusty boulle.

From Seattle Times

A game of soccer, beach volleyball or boulle can be the beginning of a new international friendship.

From New York Times