Boulework

/ˈbuːl.wɜrk/ noun

Definition

Decorative stonework or ornamental masonry featuring boulders or large stones, often used in landscaping or garden design.

Etymology

Compound word from boule (ball/rounded stone) plus work, referring to the finished construction or artistic arrangement of boulders.

Kelly Says

Boulework in Victorian gardens was a status symbol—the more dramatic and skillfully arranged your boulders, the wealthier you appeared to be.

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