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Island in French Polynesia
Bora Bora (French: Bora-Bora; Tahitian: Pora Pora) is a French island group in the Leeward Islands, comprising the western part of the Society Islands
Bora_Bora
Indian student activist
Neha Bora is an Indian student activist. She is currently serving as the National President of the All India Students' Association. She hails from Khatima
Neha_Bora
Ari'i rahi of Raiatea
before the island was conquered around 1767 by Puni, a warrior from Bora Bora. Although U'uru retained his title, his authority was confined to his
U'uru
Serbian footballer and manager (born 1944)
Velibor "Bora" Milutinović (Serbian Cyrillic: Велибор Бора Милутиновић; born 7 September 1944) is a Serbian former professional footballer and manager
Bora_Milutinović
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up bora or Bora in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Bora may refer to: Bora (Australian), the site of an initiation ceremony in Australian aboriginal
Bora
Airport in French Polynesia
Bora Bora Airport (IATA: BOB, ICAO: NTTB), also known as Motu Mute Airport, is an airport serving the island of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is located
Bora_Bora_Airport
Place in French Polynesia, France
population was 10,758 at the 2022 census. The commune of Bora-Bora is made up of the island of Bora Bora proper with its surrounding islets emerging from the
Bora-Bora_(commune)
Topics referred to by the same term
Bora Bora is an island group in the Leeward Islands. Bora Bora may also refer to: Bora Bora Island, an island in the Bora Bora group Bora Bora Airport
Bora_Bora_(disambiguation)
Indian politician
Atul Bora (born 7 April 1960) is an Indian politician from Assam affiliated with Asom Gana Parishad. He represented the Golaghat constituency from 1996
Atul_Bora_(AGP_politician)
German cycling team
Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe (UCI Code: RBH) is a UCI WorldTeam cycling team established in 2010 with a German license, founded and managed by Ralph Denk. The
Red_Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe
2001 battle between the United States-led coalition and Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan
The Battle of Tora Bora occurred from 30 November to 17 December 2001, as part of the United States invasion of Afghanistan during the War in Afghanistan
Battle_of_Tora_Bora
Wind in areas near the Adriatic Sea
The bora is a northerly to north-easterly katabatic wind in areas near the Adriatic Sea. Similar nomenclature is used for north-eastern winds in other
Bora_(wind)
German manufacturer of built-in kitchen appliances
Bora Lüftungstechnik GmbH (stylised as BORA) is a German manufacturer of built-in kitchen appliances (cooktop extractor systems, steam ovens, refrigeration
Bora_Lüftungstechnik
Topics referred to by the same term
Borås is a city in southwestern Sweden in Vastra Gotaland county. Borås or Boras may also refer to: Scott Boras (born 1952) is an American sports agent
Borås_(disambiguation)
2011 film
Bora Bora is a 2011 Danish musical drama film written and directed by Hans Fabian Wullenweber. Sarah-Sofie Boussnina as Mia Christensen Janus Dissing
Bora_Bora_(2011_film)
18th c. Polynesian kingdom
The Kingdom of Bora Bora was established during the early 19th century with the unification of the island of Bora Bora and official recognition by France
Kingdom_of_Bora_Bora
Small island in French Polynesia
Tohora Bora Bora eco snorkelling & whale watching. Retrieved 12 November 2024. "Motus In Bora Bora (Motu Tapu, Motu Tevairoa, Motu Pitiauu)". Bora Bora Insider
Motu_Tapu_(Bora_Bora)
American action film directed by Rob Cohen
follows through on his promises. Sometime later, the couple is relaxing in Bora Bora when Gibbons contacts him for another mission, but Cage ignores him. Vin
XXX_(2002_film)
City in Västergötland, Sweden
Borås (UK: /bʊˈrɔːs/ buu-RAWSS, US: /buːˈrɔːs, buːˈroʊs/ boo-RAWSS, boo-ROHSS, Swedish: [bʊˈroːs] ) is a city (officially, a locality) and the seat of
Borås
Associated commune of Bora-Bora in French Polynesia, France
Anau is an associated commune on the island of Bora Bora, in French Polynesia. According to the 2022 census, it had a population of 1,905 people. "Les
Anau,_Bora_Bora
British consultant and media executive
Indrani Mukerjea (born Pori Bora) is a British former HR consultant and media executive. She is the ex-wife of Peter Mukerjea, a retired television executive
Indrani_Mukerjea
1987 novel by Iain M. Banks
theme by presenting various microcosms of that conflict. Its protagonist Bora Horza Gobuchul is an enemy of the Culture. Consider Phlebas is Banks's first
Consider_Phlebas
This is a list of monarchs of Bora Bora. Kingdom of Bora Bora List of monarchs of Huahine List of monarchs of Raiatea List of monarchs of Tahiti List
List_of_monarchs_of_Bora_Bora
Fourth generation of Golf compact car
called the Volkswagen Bora, although the name Jetta remained in North America and South Africa. Unlike its predecessors, the Bora/Jetta featured unique
Volkswagen_Golf_Mk4
Associated commune of Bora-Bora in French Polynesia, France
Faanui is an associated commune on the island of Bora Bora, in French Polynesia. According to the 2022 census, it had a population of 3,312 people. "Les
Faanui
Atoll in French Polynesia
the Society plenger, French Polynesia. It lies 19 km to the north of Bora Bora and belongs to the western Leeward Islands (French: Îles Sous-le-vent)
Tupai
Species of flowering plant
family Asteraceae. It is a shrub or small tree endemic to the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It grows in lowland tropical
Fitchia_cordata
Season of television series
The flashbacks also show her beginning with the drug cartel. 10 10 "Bora Bora Bora" Andrew McCarthy Nick Jones Piper & Tricia July 11, 2013 (2013-07-11)
Orange Is the New Black season 1
Orange_Is_the_New_Black_season_1
Island in French Polynesia
- Bora Bora". Bora Bora at Wikipedia's sister projects Travel information from Wikivoyage Data from Wikidata Island of Bora Bora Website Bora Bora from
Bora_Bora_Island
South Korean singer and actress (born 1999)
Kim Bo-ra (Korean: 김보라; born March 3, 1999), known mononymously as Bora, is a South Korean singer and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean
Bora_(singer)
French overseas collectivity in the Pacific
Archipelago and two islands in the Society Islands, one of which was Bora Bora. British explorer Samuel Wallis became the first European navigator to
French_Polynesia
Island in the Philippines
Boracay ([bɔˈrakaɪ]; sometimes shortened by non-natives as Bora) is a resort island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, located 0.8 kilometers
Boracay
French Polynesian actress (born 1941)
Chinese descent who was in a relationship with actor Marlon Brando. Born in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, she played Maimiti opposite Marlon Brando in the film
Tarita_Teriipaia
Armed and diplomatic conflicts between France and native kingdoms of French Polynesia
Third Republic against the native kingdoms of Raiatea-Tahaa, Huahine and Bora Bora and resulting in the conquest of the Leeward Islands, in the South Pacific
French annexation of the Leeward Islands
French_annexation_of_the_Leeward_Islands
Species of fish
it is known by a variety of other names, including red-tailed rasbora, bora bora rasbora, and brilliant rasbora. The blackline rasbora is a streamlined
Blackline_rasbora
2011 aviation accident in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On 8 July 2011, Hewa Bora Airways Flight 952, a Boeing 727 passenger jet on a domestic flight from Kinshasa, to Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Hewa_Bora_Airways_Flight_952
South Korean singer, rapper and actress (born 1989)
mononym Bora, is a South Korean singer, rapper, and actress. She is a former member of the South Korean girl group Sistar and its sub-group Sistar19. Bora was
Yoon_Bo-ra
Island in French Polynesia
location for secondary schools for students from the regional islands of Bora Bora, Tahaa, Huahine and Maupiti. The Tahitian language name Ra'iātea means
Raʻiātea
Motor vehicle
The Maserati Bora (Tipo AM117) is a two-seat, rear mid-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car and grand tourer, manufactured by Maserati from 1971 to 1978
Maserati_Bora
Cave complex in eastern Afghanistan
Tora Bora (Pashto: توره بوړه, "Black Cave") is a cave complex, part of the Spin Ghar (White Mountains) mountain range of eastern Afghanistan. It is situated
Tora_Bora
Brazilian pop rock band
Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Their fourth studio album, Bora-Bora, was released in 1988. It introduced the usage of piano, horns and sampling
Os_Paralamas_do_Sucesso
German DJ and producer (born 1968)
Netherlands #11, Ireland #7). Further UK charting singles included "Bora Bora" (UK #35, 1998) and "Meet Her at the Love Parade 2001" (UK #11, 2001)
Da_Hool
Indian footballer (1950–2024)
Toshen Bora (14 February 1950 – 14 September 2024) was an Indian footballer from Assam. Toshen Bora's football career reached its peak in 1972 when he
Toshen_Bora
Oiler of the United States Navy
transited the Panama Canal and sailed 18 February 1943 for Fanui Bay, Bora Bora, mothering a brood of 11 subchasers, five yard minesweepers, numerous
USS_Pecos_(AO-65)
Resort hotel in Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Hotel Bora Bora was a luxury hotel and resort located on the island of Bora Bora in the Society Islands in French Polynesia. It is currently a part of
Hotel_Bora_Bora
Indigenous language spoken in Amazon Basin
Bora is an indigenous language of South America spoken in the western region of Amazon rainforest. Bora is a tonal language which, other than the Ticuna
Bora_language
Motor vehicle
The Volkswagen Bora is a small family car, the fourth generation of the Volkswagen Jetta, and the successor to the Volkswagen Vento. Volkswagen began production
Volkswagen_Bora
Municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil
Borá is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil. The population is 838 (2020 est.) in an area of 119 km2 (46 sq mi). The elevation is 582 m
Borá
Sports Flag of the Leeward Islands Flag of the Tuamotu Archipelago Flag of Bora Bora Flag of Raiatea Flag of Huahine Flag of Tahiti Flag of Moorea-Maiao Flag
Flag_of_French_Polynesia
French/American Artist
of Bora Bora, French Polynesia in 1986. His paintings were first discovered by famed Hollywood photographer Slim Aarons while visiting Bora Bora to photograph
Alain_Despert
1968 Italian film
Bora Bora is a 1968 Italian sexploitation film, directed and written by Ugo Liberatore starring Haydée Politoff, Corrado Pani, Doris Kunstmann, and Rosine
Bora_Bora_(1968_film)
Hotel in Society Islands, French Polynesia
Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora is a luxury resort located at Motu Tehotu on the island of Bora Bora, in the Society Islands of French Polynesia. The Resort
Four_Seasons_Resort_Bora_Bora
2012 alleged murder in India
Sheena Bora, a 25-year-old Indian woman working as an assistant manager for Mumbai Metro One based in Mumbai, went missing on 24 April 2012. In August
Sheena_Bora_murder_case
Indian politician
Bimal Bora is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician from the Indian state of Assam. He was elected in the Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2016 and
Bimal_Bora
Luxury hotel chain
Ruiji Jiudian". PR Newswire Asia. 11 January 2011. "St. Regis Resort, Bora Bora Opens in French Polynesia, Milton Sgarbi, the Opening GM". Hotel Online
St._Regis_Hotels_&_Resorts
Island in French Polynesia
Motu Ahuna is a 0.04 km2 (0.0 sq mi) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between
Ahuna_(Bora_Bora)
Indian politician
Atul Bora is a Bharatiya Janata Party politician from Assam. He has been elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in the 1985 to 1996 and 2016 elections
Atul_Bora_(BJP_politician)
King of Taha'a and Bora Bora
of Bora Bora from 1778 to 1812.[citation needed] He had a daughter named Maevarua, recognized as supreme chief or "Arii rahi" of Tahaa and Bora Bora. She
Tapoa_I
French League of Legends player and coach
Bora Kim (born 15 February 1992), better known as YellOwStaR, is a French professional League of Legends player and coach. He has played and coached for
YellOwStaR
2021 Indian web series by TVF
features 11 songs composed by Rohit Sharma, Tushar Mallek, and Nilotpal Bora and written by Deepesh Sumitra Jagdish, Avinash Chouhan, and Hussain Haidry
Aspirants
American explorer and philanthropist
then continued to the Marquesas group, the Tuamotu Archipelago, Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji, New Hebrides, Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Borneo, and onwards
Cornelius_Vanderbilt_Crane
Island in the Society Islands, French Polynesia
the Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island. The nearest airport is Bora Bora Airport. The island is part of Bora Bora Commune. "Sofitel Bora Bora Private Island"
Pitiuu_Uta
Proposed language family of South America
Bora–Witóto (also Bora–Huitoto, Bora–Uitoto, or, ambiguously, Witotoan) is a proposal to unite the Boran and Witotoan language families of southwestern
Bora–Witoto_languages
Atoll in French Polynesia
(196 miles) northwest of Tahiti and 40 kilometres (25 miles) west of Bora Bora. It has a population of 1,286 people. The largest town is Vaiea. Maupiti
Maupiti
Private island in French Polynesia
Motu Paahi is a private island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is located between Vananui and Tane
Paahi
American cosmetics company
influencer trip. Tarte's most obscure brand trip was to the island of Bora Bora. However, the brand experienced backlash due to how elaborate and unrelated
Tarte_Cosmetics
Islet in Bora Bora, French Polynesia
of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Tape and Taufarii. Motu Tupe is well known in Bora Bora as being the location of the Bora Bora
Tupe_(Bora_Bora)
French Polynesian airline
operators certificate in February 2023. It made its inaugural flight to Bora Bora on 8 February 2023. The airline took delivery of its second ATR 72–600
Air_Moana
Wife of Martin Luther (c. 1499–1552)
Katharina Luther (29 January 1499? – 20 December 1552; née Van Bora German: [fɔn ˈboːʁaː]), also referred to as "die Lutherin" ('the Lutheress'), was the
Katharina_Luther
Archipelago in French Polynesia
populous island is Tahiti. Other major islands are Moʻorea, Raiatea, Bora Bora and Huahine. The term Society Islands was first used by Captain James
Society_Islands
Polynesian kingdom from 1788/91 to 1880
independent Polynesian states in Oceania, alongside Ra'iātea, Huahine, Bora Bora, Hawai‘i, Samoa, Tonga, Rarotonga and Niue in the 19th century. The kingdom
Kingdom_of_Tahiti
Private island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia
the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is located between Krisu, and Tevairoa, near Haapiti Iti. The island is part of Bora Bora Commune, more
Haapiti_Rahi
Ome, is a 1.087 km2 (0.420 sq mi) public island in the lagoon of Bora Bora in French Polynesia. It is the located between Mute, and Temahu. Former island
Ome_(Bora_Bora)
Topics referred to by the same term
Priyanka Bora may refer to: Priyanka Bora (actress) Priyanka Bora (volleyball) This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name
Priyanka_Bora
German screenwriter and film director
Bora Dagtekin (born 27 October 1978) is a German screenwriter and film director who has directed several of the most successful German-language films,
Bora_Dağtekin
Swedish football club
Borås AIK is a Swedish football club located in Borås. Borås AIK currently plays in Division 5 Västergötland Mellersta which is the seventh tier of Swedish
Borås_AIK
Island in French Polynesia
Motu Vananui is a 0.013 km2 (0.0050 mi2) island in the Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between
Vananui
Season of television series
Locations Motu Toopua (Water Taxi Pier) Motu Toopua (Hilton Bora Bora Nui) Bora Bora (Pofai Bay) Bora Bora (Motu Tapu) Episode summary At the start of this leg
The_Amazing_Race_22
American rock band
go on a summer US tour in support of Good & Evil, with friend of the band Bora Karaca, wearing an orange tie, joining them as a touring member on multiple
Tally_Hall
1978 single by Marc Seaberg
Matter Where the Wind Blows Us") would later appear on his 1978 album Bora Bora. Marshall's version peaked at number 41 on the German charts. In 1988
Looking_for_Freedom_(song)
American film producer (born 1952)
drowned in a lagoon while working on vacation with Silver and his family in Bora Bora. Later, in August 2017, Musgrove's family sued Silver and his assistant
Joel_Silver
American composer
Bora Yoon is an American experimental electroacoustic composer and musician known for her use of unconventional instruments and musical technology in her
Bora_Yoon_(American_musician)
Island in the Society Islands, French Polynesia
Bora Bora Islands Group, within the Society Islands of French Polynesia. It is the located between Vananui, and Moute Iti. The island is part of Bora
Mouti
2009 film by Peter Billingsley
mandatory. The film was primarily shot on the French Polynesian island of Bora Bora. Universal Pictures released Couples Retreat on October 9, 2009. It received
Couples_Retreat
Main airport of French Polynesia
Bora Bora Airport (BOB) to Los Angeles with an en route stop in Honolulu flown by Transports Aeriens Intercontinentaux (TAI), which was serving Bora Bora
Faaʼa_International_Airport
2025 Czech TV series or program
Bóra is a Czech-Slovak crime comedy television series. The detective comedy for the Oneplay platform is directed by Marek Najbrt and Zuzana Marianková
Bóra
Index of articles associated with the same name
Volkswagen Bora outside of North America. Volkswagen Bora, the Jetta MK5 was rebadged as the Volkswagen Bora in Mexico and Colombia. Volkswagen Bora (China)
Volkswagen Bora (disambiguation)
Volkswagen_Bora_(disambiguation)
Novel by James A. Michener
the stories of the original Hawaiians who sailed to the islands from Bora Bora, the early American missionaries and merchants, and the Chinese and Japanese
Hawaii_(novel)
in. (100–110 cm); Spread: 45 cm (18 in); Hardiness: Half hardy Dahlia 'Bora Bora' is a branching, tuberous tender perennial cultivar with coral-pink flowers
List_of_Dahlia_cultivars
Indian politician (1938–2019)
Indramoni Bora (19 February 1937 – 28 December 2019) was a veteran Indian politician, Member of Parliament and President of Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam
Indramoni_Bora
Small family car manufactured by Volkswagen
been marketed over seven generations, variously as the Atlantic, Vento, Bora, City Jetta, Jetta City, GLI, Jetta, Clasico, and Sagitar (in China). The
Volkswagen_Jetta
Basketball team
Borås Basket is a professional basketball club based in the Swedish town of Borås. The club was founded in 1952 and currently competes in the Swedish
Borås_Basket
German film director (1888–1931)
film directors as among the best films ever made. Murnau travelled to Bora Bora to make the film Tabu (1931) with documentary film pioneer Robert J. Flaherty
F._W._Murnau
Nationale Top 40 Suriname. November 7, 2024. Retrieved November 7, 2024. "Bora Bora": "Top 40 – 26 december 2024 tot 2 januari 2025" [Top 40 – 26 December
Ayra_Starr_discography
Name list
Bora is a common masculine Turkish given name that means "storm" or "a strong wind that usually brings rain". According to the Turkish Language Association
Bora_(Turkish_name)
Species of shrub
Society Islands of French Polynesia, where it is native to the islands of Bora Bora, Tahaa, Raiatea, and Moorea. Butaud, J.-F.; Jacq, F.; Meyer, J.-Y.; Taputuarai
Phyllanthus_st-johnii
Highest point in Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Otemanu is a mountain located in the South Pacific, on the island of Bora Bora. With an elevation of 727 metres (2,385 ft) above sea level, it is the
Mount_Otemanu
Serbian professor, politician (born 1944)
Bora Kuzmanović is a professor of Social Psychology at Belgrade University. He was also a member of Serbian Parliament twice, as well as a member of Parliament
Bora_Kuzmanović
Serbian folk singer (1941–2020)
sokole (Sing to Me, Falcon) 1980 – Bora i Gordana Runjajić (Bora and Gordana Runjajić) 1981 – Bora Drljača (Bora Drljača) 1982 – Jugosloven (The Yugoslav)
Boro_Drljača
Cycling race
Gall of Decathlon CMA CGM, with Australian rider Jai Hindley of Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe third overall. In the other classifications, French rider Paul
2026_Giro_d'Italia
BORA BORA
BORA BORA
Girl/Female
Latin Hungarian
Stranger.
Boy/Male
German, Indian, Sanskrit, Swahili, Turkish
Snow; Excellent; Brave; Hurricane; Foreign; Strange
Female
Japanese
(空) Japanese unisex name SORA means "sky."
Female
English
 English form of Irish Nóra, NORA means "honor, valor." Compare with another form of Nora.
Girl/Female
Hungarian, Indian, Sanskrit, Swahili
Snow; Excellent; Brave; Foreign; Stranger; Strange
Female
Serbian
(Зора) Feminine form of Serbian Zoran, ZORA means "light of dawn." Compare with another form of Zora.
Female
Greek
Variant spelling of Greek Kore, KORA means "maiden."
Female
Czechoslovakian
, stranger.
Boy/Male
Australian, Norse
Father of Bor
Female
Hebrew
(בָּרָה) Hebrew name BARA means "to choose."
Male
Russian
(Гора) Pet form of Russian Yegor, GORA means "earth-worker, farmer." Compare with another form of Gora.
Female
English
 Pet form of English Dorothy, DORA means "gift of God." Compare with another form of Dora.
Female
Scandinavian
 Feminine form of Scandinavian Tor, TORA means "Thor" or "thunder."
Boy/Male
Arabic
The lightning. Al Borak was the legenday magical horse that bore Muhammad from earth to the...
Female
English
 Latin name LORA means "sorrowful." Compare with another form of Lora.
Female
German
 German form of Latin Laura, LORA means "laurel." Compare with another form of Lora.
Female
Hebrew
(תּï‹×¨Ö¸×”) Hebrew name TORA means "bible, holy scripture." Compare with another form of Tora.
Female
Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Hebrew Debowrah, DÉBORA means "bee."
Male
Turkish
Turkish name BORA means "hurricane."
Boy/Male
Arabic
The Lightning; Al Borak was the Legendary Magical Horse that Bore Muhammad from Earth to the Seventh Heaven
BORA BORA
BORA BORA
Girl/Female
Tamil
Lovable
Boy/Male
Muslim
Shepherd
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Dignity Splendour
Girl/Female
Hindu
Woman
Boy/Male
Australian, Danish, Norse, Swedish
Rock Defender; Guardian of the Rock; Rock Guardian
Boy/Male
Arabic
Great Helper
Boy/Male
Indian
Glances
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lord Snake
Boy/Male
French
Brave.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Swahili
Woman; Life
BORA BORA
BORA BORA
BORA BORA
BORA BORA
BORA BORA
n.
A boar.
n.
A drink, used in the East. See Boza.
v. t.
To form or enlarge by means of a boring instrument or apparatus; as, to bore a steam cylinder or a gun barrel; to bore a hole.
a.
Of genuine birth; having a right by birth to any title; as, a true-born Englishman.
v. i.
To be pierced or penetrated by an instrument that cuts as it turns; as, this timber does not bore well, or is hard to bore.
a.
Recently born.
n.
A North American rail (Porzana Carolina) common in the Eastern United States. Its back is golden brown, varied with black and white, the front of the head and throat black, the breast and sides of the head and neck slate-colored. Called also American rail, Carolina rail, Carolina crake, common rail, sora rail, soree, meadow chicken, and orto.
v. t.
To make (a passage) by laborious effort, as in boring; as, to bore one's way through a crowd; to force a narrow and difficult passage through.
v. t.
Having from birth a certain character; by or from birth; by nature; innate; as, a born liar.
a.
Born at sea.
a.
Born of the sea; produced by the sea.
a.
Born of a noble or respect able family; not of mean birth.
n.
A white or gray crystalline salt, with a slight alkaline taste, used as a flux, in soldering metals, making enamels, fixing colors on porcelain, and as a soap. It occurs native in certain mineral springs, and is made from the boric acid of hot springs in Tuscany. It was originally obtained from a lake in Thibet, and was sent to Europe under the name of tincal. Borax is a pyroborate or tetraborate of sodium, Na2B4O7.10H2O.
v. t.
To perforate or penetrate, as a solid body, by turning an auger, gimlet, drill, or other instrument; to make a round hole in or through; to pierce; as, to bore a plank.
p. p.
Born again.
v. i.
To make a hole or perforation with, or as with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool; as, to bore for water or oil (i. e., to sink a well by boring for water or oil); to bore with a gimlet; to bore into a tree (as insects).
a.
Relating to, or obtained from, borax; containing borax.
n.
A genus of large American serpents, including the boa constrictor, the emperor boa of Mexico (B. imperator), and the chevalier boa of Peru (B. eques).
n.
A long, round fur tippet; -- so called from its resemblance in shape to the boa constrictor.