Bower

  1. Proper noun.  (surname) .
  2. Noun.  A large structure made of grass and bright objects, used by the bower bird during courtship displays.
  3. Noun.  A shady, leafy shelter or recess in a garden or woods.
  4. Noun.  A woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle.
  5. Noun.  (literary) A dwelling; a picturesque country cottage, especially one that is used as a retreat.
  6. Noun.  A peasant; a farmer.
  7. Noun.  Either of the two highest trumps in euchre.
  8. Noun.  (nautical) A type of ship's anchor, carried at the bow.

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