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