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Boeotian

Bœ-o′tian

(bē̍-ō′shan)
,
Adj.
[L.
Boeotia
, Gr.
βοιωτία
, noted for its moist, thick atmosphere, and the dullness and stupidity of its inhabitants.]
Of or pertaining to Bœotia.
–
Noun.
A native of Bœotia; also, one who is dull and ignorant.
2.
Hence:
Stupid; dull; obtuse.
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Noun.
One who is dull and ignorant.