bilbo

word

Definition

'Bilbo' is a term for a type of strong, flexible sword made in Bilbao, Spain, in the past. It is also a popular given name in fiction, most famously used for the character Bilbo Baggins in 'The Hobbit.'

Usage & Nuances

The word 'bilbo' is rare in modern English outside of historical or literary contexts. It's mostly encountered as the name of a sword or as a character's name ('Bilbo Baggins'). Not used in everyday conversation.

Spanish: bilbo (espada) - Bilbo (nombre propio)Portuguese (BR): bilbo (espada) - Bilbo (nome próprio)Portuguese (PT): bilbo (espada) - Bilbo (nome próprio)Chinese (Simplified): 比尔博（古代西班牙剑）- 比尔博（专有名词）Chinese (Traditional): 比爾博（古代西班牙劍）- 比爾博（專有名詞）Hindi: बिल्बो (तलवार) - बिल्बो (नाम)Arabic: بيلبو (سيف إسباني قديم) - بيلبو (اسم علم)Bengali: বিলবো (তলোয়ার) - বিলবো (নাম)Russian: бильбо (меч) - Бильбо (имя)Japanese: ビルボ（刀剣） - ビルボ（名前）Vietnamese: bilbo (kiếm) - Bilbo (tên riêng)Korean: 빌보(검) - 빌보(이름)Turkish: bilbo (kılıç) - Bilbo (isim)Urdu: بلبو (تلوار) - بلبو (نام)Indonesian: bilbo (pedang) - Bilbo (nama)

Example Sentences

I named my cat Bilbo after the character from 'The Hobbit.'

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Did you know the word bilbo comes from a Spanish city?

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My favorite book character is Bilbo, hands down.

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Collectors pay a lot for an authentic bilbo sword.

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The museum displayed an old bilbo in a glass case.

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A bilbo is different from a regular sword.

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