Boulles

/ˈbuːlz/ noun

Definition

Plural of boulle; multiple pieces of decorative furniture featuring boulle inlay work.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of boulle, the French artisan's name used as a common noun for the decorative technique.

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When a craftsman becomes so famous that his name becomes the word for the technique itself, that's ultimate professional recognition—it's like calling all smartphones 'iPhones.'

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