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bort

noun \ˈbȯrt\

Definition of BORT

:  imperfectly crystallized diamond or diamond fragments used as an abrasive

Variants of BORT

bort also boart \ˈbȯrt\
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Origin of BORT

probably from Dutch boort
First Known Use: 1622

Rhymes with BORT

court, fort, forte, mort, ort, port, Porte, quart, short, skort, snort, sort, sport, swart, thwart, tort, torte, wart, wort

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. bort
  2. boart
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