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Etymology

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From bowl(ing club) +‎ -o.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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bowlo (plural bowlos)

  1. (Australia, slang) A bowling club.
    • 1986 Feb, Tracks, page 3:
      Next, it's off to the local, pub or bowlo.
    • 2012 August 2, Inner West Courier, page 7:
      The Ensemble Offspring Sizzle is back on at Petersham bowlo on Sunday, August 19 at 3pm.