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BOOMERS
Etymology
From boomer, Australian slang for an adult male kangaroo.
Proper noun
Boomers
the men's national basketball representative team of Australia
Anagrams
• Bromose, Broomes, morbose
Noun
boomers
plural of boomer
Anagrams
• Bromose, Broomes, morbose
Source: Wiktionary
BOOMER
Boom"er, n.
1. One who, or that which, booms.
2. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A North American rodent, so named because it is said to make a booming noise. See Sewellel.
3. (Zoöl.)
Definition: A large male kangaroo.
4. One who works up a "boom". [Slang, U. S.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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