Definition

A long piece of wood with holes for cords, used to support an awning.

Example

The workers installed the euphroe to keep the awning in place during the storm.

Conversation

Have you seen the new awning they put up at the café?

Yeah, it looks great! I heard they used a sturdy euphroe to support it.

That's interesting! I didn't know what that was until now.

It's pretty cool how they work; they really hold everything in place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'euphroe' originates from Old English 'eofor', meaning wild boar, and 'froe', which is a variant of 'frow', meaning a woman or lady. The term 'euphroe' refers to a female wild boar, combining these elements to denote a specific gender of the animal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'eofor' for wild boar and 'froe' for lady — together they help you remember that 'euphroe' means a female wild boar.

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