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单词 bota
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Definition of bota in English:

bota

noun ˈbəʊtə
  • 1Originally: a measure of capacity for liquid, used especially in Spain and Portugal and varying according to locality and the nature of the contents. In later use: a large cask for wine or other liquids, the capacity of which varies according to the contents and locality.

  • 2A small wine flask made of leather or goatskin which may be slung over the shoulder or chest, having a narrow nozzle from which wine is squirted directly into the mouth.

noun ˈbəʊtə
  • A boot, especially for riding. Also (in plural): leather leggings or similar protective coverings for the legs.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. Partly from Spanish bota, and partly from Portuguese bota<br>early 19th century. From Spanish bota.

Definition of bota in US English:

bota

nounˈbəʊtə
  • 1Originally: a measure of capacity for liquid, used especially in Spain and Portugal and varying according to locality and the nature of the contents. In later use: a large cask for wine or other liquids, the capacity of which varies according to the contents and locality.

  • 2A small wine flask made of leather or goatskin which may be slung over the shoulder or chest, having a narrow nozzle from which wine is squirted directly into the mouth.

nounˈbəʊtə
  • A boot, especially for riding. Also (in plural): leather leggings or similar protective coverings for the legs.

Origin

Early 18th century; earliest use found in Ephraim Chambers (?1680–1740), encyclopaedist. Partly from Spanish bota, and partly from Portuguese bota<br>early 19th century. From Spanish bota.

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