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la bourre

/buʁ/ noun · feminine C2
  1. any material used for stuffing
  2. tufts or masses of hair removed from the skin of short-haired animals before tanning
  3. waste from hackling or spinning of wool or silk; linters, flock
  4. down or floss on plants, especially buds; burr
  5. a wad for use in firearms or cannons
  6. a cop (dated, slang)

Plural bourres

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