n. [ D. boeijer; -- so called because these vessels were employed for laying the boeijen, or buoys: cf. F. boyer. See Buoy. ] (Naut.) A Flemish sloop with a castle at each end. Sir W. Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. flamboyer to be bright. ] (Bot.) A name given in the East and West Indies to certain trees with brilliant blossoms, probably species of