bowgrace

[bou-greys]

bow·grace

[bou-greys]
noun Nautical.
a fender or pad used to protect the bows of a vessel from ice.

Origin:
bow3 + grace; perhaps by folk etymology < French bonnegrace protecting brim on a hat
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Bowgrace is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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