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Bowener

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Bowener | Demonym | A resident of Bowen, a small island municipality in Howe Sound accessed from West Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay by a small ferry (arriving at Snug Cove). There are approximately 3,402 proud, year-round Boweners. A phonetically amusing demonym. Because boner.

Usage: “A bunch of Boweners are coming on the last ferry.”

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  1. Lots of great Boweners over there – big ones, little ones, bearded Boweners, toque wearing Boweners. Hug a Bowener next time you see one.

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