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Bowie
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Bow·ie  (b)
A city of west-central Maryland northeast of Washington, D.C. It is primarily residential. Population: 53,300.

Bow·ie  (b, b), James 1796-1836.
American-born Mexican colonist who joined the Texan forces during the struggle for independence from Mexico. He died during the defense of the Alamo.
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Noun1.Bowie - United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)


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