bocedization

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noun

A Flemish system of singing, similar to sol-fa, but employing the syllables "bo, ce, di, ga, lo, ma, ni".

Scrabble 26

Meanings

nounbocedization (uncountable)
  1. historicaluncountableentertainmentA Flemish system of singing, similar to sol-fa, but employing the syllables "bo, ce, di, ga, lo, ma, ni".

Origin

From the first three sung syllables ("bo, ce, di") + -ization.

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APA

bocedization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bocedization

MLA

“bocedization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bocedization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bocedization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/bocedization.

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