Boise

geographical name

Boi·​se ˈbȯi-sē How to pronounce Boise (audio) -zē How to pronounce Boise (audio)
1
river 60 miles (96 kilometers) long in southwest central Idaho flowing west into the Snake River
2
city and capital of Idaho on the Boise River population 205,761

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“Boise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Boise. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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