Bowie knife
Meanings
noun
- A large sheath knife, usually of clip point style and usually with large guards at the ricasso.
noun
- Alternative form of Bowie knife.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Named after American pioneer and soldier James Bowie (1796–1836) (/ˈbuːi/) who famously used such a knife as a weapon in a duel.
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