“Boullion” or “Bullion”

boullion / bullion are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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boullion b·UW·l·y·ah·n

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

bullion b·UH·l·y·ah·n

nouna mass of precious metal.
noungold or silver in bars or ingots.

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“boullion”

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“bullion”

MPMC imports gold bullion from Switzerland and converts them…
…first film was Boss of Bullion City, a Johnny Mack Brown…
…in pearls, silk, muslin, rice, bullion, horses and gunpowder.
Silver bullion supplies began running short because…
Boss of Bullion City (1940) - Linda Calhoun
…is a series of silver bullion coins issued by the People's…

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