Bulla
Encyclopedia
People
- Anton BullaAnton BullaAnton Bulla was a former Slovak footballer and coach. He played for ŠK Slovan Bratislava....
, a Slovak footballer and coach - Clyde Robert BullaClyde Robert BullaClyde Robert Bulla was the author of over fifty books for children. His first book, The Donkey Cart, was published in 1946. His autobiography, A Grain of Wheat: A Writer Begins, was published in 1985. The book referred to an essay he wrote in 1924 for the St...
(1914-2007), an American author of books for children - Johnny BullaJohnny BullaJohn Guthrie Bulla was an American professional golfer.Bulla was born in Newell, West Virginia. He played on the PGA Tour, winning the 1941 Los Angeles Open, and finished runner-up three times in the majors, including twice to Sam Snead at the 1946 British Open and 1949 Masters...
, an American golfer - Karl BullaKarl BullaCarl Oswald Bulla or Karl Karlovich Bulla was a prominent Russian photographer, often referred as the "father of photo-reporting in Russia".-Biography:...
, a Russian photographer - Max BullaMax BullaMax Bulla was an Austrian professional road bicycle racer. In the 1931 Tour de France, Bulla won three stages and wore the yellow jersey for one day. He eventually finished the Tour in 15th place overall and won the classification for independent riders. Bulla finished fifth overall and won two...
, an Australian bicycle racer - Bulleh ShahBulleh ShahBulleh Shah was a Punjabi Sufi poet, a humanist and philosopher.-Early life:Bulleh Shah is believed to have been born in 1680, in the small village of Uch, Bahawalpur, Punjab, in present day Pakistan. His father, Shah Muhammad Darwaish, was a teacher and preacher in a village mosque...
, a Punjabi Sufi poet, a humanist and philosopher.
Places
- Bulla, VictoriaBulla, VictoriaBulla is a locality and township in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, north-west from Melbourne's central business district. It is adjacent to the Melbourne metropolitan area. Its Local Government Area is the City of Hume...
, a town in Australia - Bulla IslandBulla IslandBulla Island, also Khara Zira or Khere Zire, Azeri: Bulla adası is an island in the Bay of Baku, Caspian Sea. It is the largest island of the Baku Archipelago, located off Baku, Azerbaijan....
, an island in the Caspian Sea - Bulla RegiaBulla RegiaBulla Regia is an archaeological site in northwestern Tunisia, a former Roman city near modern Jendouba. It is noted for its Hadrianic-era semi-subterranean housing, a protection from the fierce heat and effects of the sun. Many of the mosaic floors have been left in situ; others may be seen at the...
, an archaeological site in northwestern Tunisia
Science and medicine
- Bulla (genus), a group of marine snails
- Bulla (dermatology) (plural bullae), is the medical term for a large vesicle
- Auditory bullaAuditory bullaThe auditory bulla is a hollow bony structure on the ventral, posterior portion of the skull of placental mammals that encloses parts of the middle and inner ear. In most species, it is formed by the tympanic part of the temporal bone.In extant primates, the structure is found in tarsiers,...
, a hollow bony structure on the ventral, posterior portion of the skull that encloses parts of the middle and inner ear - BlisterBlisterA blister is a small pocket of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing , burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid called serum or plasma...
, a fluid-filled bubble on the skin caused by burning, friction or infection
Religion
- Papal BullPapal bullA Papal bull is a particular type of letters patent or charter issued by a Pope of the Catholic Church. It is named after the bulla that was appended to the end in order to authenticate it....
(plural bulla or bullae), a type of letter or charter issued by a PopePopeThe Pope is the Bishop of Rome, a position that makes him the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church . In the Catholic Church, the Pope is regarded as the successor of Saint Peter, the Apostle...
Antiquity
- Bulla (amulet)Bulla (amulet)Bulla, an amulet worn like a locket, was given to male children in Ancient Rome nine days after birth. They were enigmatic objects of lead covered in gold foil. A bulla was worn around the neck as a locket to protect against evil spirits and forces. A bulla was made of differing substances...
(plural bullae), a type of talisman - Bulla (seal)Bulla (seal)Bulla , is a type of seal impression. It comes in two forms: metal and clay.- Clay bullae :The original bulla was a lump of clay molded around a cord and stamped with a seal...
(plural bullae), a means of securing contents
Food
- Bulla cakesBulla cakesBulla cake, sometimes referred to as bulla bread, is a rich Jamaican cake made with molasses and spiced with ginger and nutmeg, sometimes dark-colored and other times light-colored. Bulla are small loaves that are flat and round. They are inexpensive and easy to make using molasses, flour and...
are a Jamaican pastry sweetened and colored brown with molasses, nutmeg and ginger. - Bulla Dairy FoodsBulla Dairy FoodsBulla Dairy Foods is a major Australian dairy company that manufactures a national and export range of ice cream, table cream, yoghurt, sour cream, cottage cheese, and imitation cream under various brands. The business was established in 1910 and subsequently became a partnership among three...
, a major Australian dairy company
Popular culture
- Bra (Dragon Ball), a character in the Dragon Ball manga whose name is also romanized as Bulla
- A character and alias of British comedian Ricky GroverRicky GroverRicky Grover is an English actor. His stepfather was an armed robber and his mother a hairdresser. Grover became a ladies' hairdresser and a boxer, before becoming a stand-up comedian, actor and occasional television presenter.-Career:Grover has appeared in television programmes including Red...