What does BOLLS mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
• A mass of undivided foliage, as in grasses and ferns.

Pronunciations

• US: /boʊlz/
• UK: /bəʊlz/

Origin and Usage

The word "bolls" originated from Middle English "bolle" which means "a rounded object or vessel". It has been used to describe the seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax since the 15th century. It has also been used to describe a mass of undivided foliage, as in grasses and ferns.

Synonyms

• Capsule
• Pod
• Husk

Related Words

• Bolls
• Boils
• Bolls
• Bolus
• Bolas

Example Sentences

• The cotton bolls were picked by hand.
• The ferns have bolls of undivided foliage.