Bö

See also: boe, BOE, BoE, bo'e, and Appendix:Variations of "bo"

German

Alternative forms
  • Böe (often disclaimed, but indeed more common)

Etymology

From Dutch bui (which today usually refers to precipitation, not wind).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /bøː/
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Noun

Bö f (genitive Bö, plural Böen)

  1. (wind) gust, squall

Usage notes
  • The singular is rather rare. When used, it usually takes the form Böe rather than Bö.

Synonyms
  • Windstoß

Derived terms
  • böig
  • Windbö, Windböe
  • Regenbö

Further reading
  • Bö in Duden online
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