bougher

English

Alternative forms

• bower

Etymology

From bough +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• (UK, US) IPA^(key): /baʊ.ə(ɹ)/, /baʊə(ɹ)/

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  Rhymes: -aʊ.ə(ɹ), -aʊə(ɹ)

Noun

bougher (plural boughers)

1. (falconry) A young hawk, when it begins to leave the nest.

   Synonym: brancher