bowery

noun bow·ery \ˈbau̇(-ə)r-ē\

plural bow·er·ies

Definition of BOWERY

: a colonial Dutch plantation or farm

[Bowery, street in New York City] : a city district known for cheap bars and derelicts

Dutch bouwerij, from bouwer farmer, from bouwen to till; akin to Old High German būan to dwell

First Known Use: 1650

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