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Meaning of boojum | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. A geometric pattern sometimes observed on the surface of superfluid helium-3.
  2. A species of tree (Fouquieria columnaris) native to Baja California, Mexico.
    countable
  3. Something mysterious and dangerous.

Examples

“Her long-term projects were all dealt with. The antimemetics groups would keep plugging away without her regular input. Wheeler would find a new boojum to hunt, and be hunted by. Bernie was as much at rest as he would ever be. Euler's fight… well. That was in the future.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

book book account book agent book award book bag book bin

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