der Boll
Translation
boll, seed capsule
Examples
Der reife Boll der Baumwollpflanze platzt auf.
The ripe boll of the cotton plant bursts open.
Die Ernte der Bollen beginnt im Herbst.
The harvest of the bolls begins in autumn.
Grammar Patterns
der Boll ((nom.)) the boll (as subject) Der Boll ist reif.
Similar Words
Knolle (tuber), Knospe (bud)
Etymology
Related to the German word 'Ball' (ball) and the English word 'ball', referring to its round shape.
Memory Tips
It's almost identical to the English word 'boll' (as in cotton boll), making it easy to remember.