What does BOLAS mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

1. A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, used to entangle the legs of cattle or people.
2. A South American plant of the nightshade family, which includes the tomato, potato, and eggplant.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈboʊləs/
• UK: /ˈbəʊləs/

Origin and Usage

The word "bolas" originated from the Spanish word "bola" which means "ball". It was originally used by South American gauchos as a tool for capturing wild cattle. The word "bolas" is now commonly used in English to refer to this type of throwing weapon.

The term "bolas" is also used to refer to a South American plant of the nightshade family, which includes the tomato, potato, and eggplant. This plant is commonly known as the "bolas berry" or "bolas tree" and is native to the Amazon region of South America.

Synonyms

None

Related Words

• Albas
• Bolas
• Bolus
• Colas
• Dolos

Example Sentences

1. The gaucho used his bolas to capture the wild cattle.
2. The bolas berry is a common plant in the Amazon region of South America.