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Boi·se

(boi′sē, -zē)

The capital and largest city of Idaho, in the southwest part of the state on the Boise River, a tributary of the Snake River about 150 km (100 mi) long. The city was founded in 1863 after gold was discovered in the river valley.

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Boise

(ˈbɔɪzɪ; -sɪ) or

Boise City

(Placename) a city in SW Idaho: the state capital. Pop: 190 117 (2003 est)

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Boi•se

(ˈbɔɪ zi or, esp. locally, -si)

n.

the capital of Idaho, in the SW part. 152,737.

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