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Definition of bowie

bowie

/ˈboʊ.i/
bow · ie
Plural:bowies
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bowie Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, heavy single-edged hunting knife with a crossguard and a clip point, originally associated with the 19th-century American frontier.

Example

"The historical museum displayed an authentic 19th-century bowie alongside other pioneer tools."

2

American A city in Prince George's County, Maryland, located northeast of Washington, D.C., and known for its historic railroad and equestrian heritage.

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• Nearby Words

bowhead whale
bowhunter
bowhunting
bowie
bowknot
bowl
bowlegged

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after James Bowie (1796–1836), an American pioneer and figure in the Texas Revolution who popularized the heavy hunting knife.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bowie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bowie
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