nounπShareA blister, vesicle, or other thin-walled cavity or lesion."After spilling hot tea on his hand, a painful bulla formed on his skin. "medicinediseasebodyanatomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clay envelope or hollow ball, typically with seal impressions or writing on its outside indicating its contents."The archaeologist carefully opened the fragile bulla, hoping to find accounting records from the ancient Mesopotamian city inside. "archaeologywritinghistorymaterialcommunicationsignitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn ancient Rome, a kind of amulet or boss."The Roman boy proudly wore his bulla, a protective amulet, around his neck to ward off evil spirits. "archaeologyhistorycultureritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLater, a handwritten document from the papal chancellery."The historian carefully translated the ancient bulla, hoping it would shed light on the Pope's decision regarding the medieval monastery. "historywritingreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tympanic part of a temporal bone (having a bubble-like appearance)"The veterinarian examined the dog's skull and pointed out the prominent, rounded bulla visible on each side of the head. "anatomybodyorganmedicinephysiologypartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA rich Jamaican cake made with molasses and spiced with ginger and nutmeg."For dessert, my aunt baked a delicious bulla, a rich Jamaican cake. "foodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading