bowering
ˈbaʊərɪŋ
Definition

Definition of bowering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
natureRareforming a shady place under treesRare
  • The bowering trees created a cool retreat from the sun.
shady sheltering
2.
leafy shelterRarecovered with or resembling a bowerRare
  • The bowering garden was a perfect spot for a picnic.
canopied shaded sheltered
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Origin of bowering

English, bow (to bend) + -ing (suffix for action)

Examples of bowering in a sentence

  • We rested under the bowering canopy during our hike.
  • The bowering archway led to a hidden garden.
  • They rested under the bowering canopy of trees.

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  1. French:ombrageant, abrité, ...
  2. German:schattig, überdacht, ...
  3. Italian:ombreggiante, coperto di pergolato, ...
  4. Spanish:sombreado, cubierto de enramada, ...
  5. Portuguese:sombreado, coberto, ...
  6. Chinese:成荫, 像凉亭一样, ...
  7. Japanese:木陰を作る, 木陰のような, ...
  8. Arabic:مُظَلِّل, مُظَلَّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְצַלֵּל, מוּצָל, ...
  10. Russian:затеняющий, покрытый беседкой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:затінений, покритий альтанкою, ...
  12. Hindi:छायादार, बावर से ढका हुआ, ...
bower
/ˈbaʊər/

Definition of bower - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
natureRareshady, leafy shelter in a garden or parkRare
  • They rested in the cool bower during the hot afternoon..
arbor pergola
2.
historyDatedlady's private room in a medieval castleDated
  • The princess retreated to her bower for solitude.
boudoir chamber
3.
birdsTECH.structure made by bowerbirds for courtshipTECH.
  • The male bird decorated the bower with colorful objects.
nest shelter

Verb

tr.
nature shelterRarecover or shelter with trees, branches, or leavesRare
  • Tall trees bower the garden path.
canopy embower overarch
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Images of bower

  • bower: shady, leafy shelter in a garden or park
    shady, leafy shelter in a garden or park
  • bower: lady's private room in a medieval castle
    lady's private room in a medieval castle
  • bower: structure made by bowerbirds for courtship
    structure made by bowerbirds for courtship

Expressions with bower

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common North American climber with small creamy white flowers
The virgin's bower covered the fence with its white blooms.

Origin of bower

Old English, bur (dwelling)

Examples of bower in a sentence

  • The couple enjoyed a picnic in the bower.
  • She decorated her bower with flowers and silks.
  • The bower was a place of refuge and reflection.
  • The bower was intricately woven with twigs and leaves.
  • He observed the bower from a distance, admiring its design.
  • Old oaks bower the picnic area.

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  1. French:tonnelle, abriter, ...
  2. German:Laube, überschatten, ...
  3. Italian:pergolato, ombreggiare, ...
  4. Spanish:cenador, cubrir, ...
  5. Portuguese:abrigo sombreado, cobrir, ...
  6. Chinese:藤架, 遮蔽, ...
  7. Japanese:木陰, 木陰を作る, ...
  8. Arabic:مظَلَّة, ظَلَّلَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחֲסֶה צֵל, לְסַכֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:беседка, укрывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бесідка, затіняти, ...
  12. Hindi:बावर, छाँव देना, ...
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