bole 1
/bohl/ , n. Bot.
the stem or trunk of a tree.
[ 1275-1325; ME bolr trunk (of a tree), torso; see BULWARK ]
bole 2
/bohl/ , n.
1. any of a variety of soft, unctuous clays of various colors, used as pigments.
2. a medium red-brown color made from such clay.
Also, bolus .
[ 1350-1400; ME bol bolus lump; see BOLUS ]