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boia.

collar/yoke word by criminals (usu. pl. L+S);

4 characters1 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈbo.i.a]Classical-Latin[ˈbɔː.i.a]
  1. fetter, collar for the neck

    declension-1 · feminine
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek βοείη (boeíē, “ox hide”), from βοῦς (boûs).

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.