bouchons
Bouchons (singular bouchon) is a French term with several related meanings. In the most general sense, a bouchon is a stopper or cork used to close a container, pipe, or bottle. The word is applied to various packing or sealing devices, from natural cork and agglomerated cork to synthetic stoppers. In the wine trade, corks are selected for sealing, but cork taint can affect flavor and aroma; alternatives include synthetic or composite closures.
In a different sense, bouchon refers to a traffic bottleneck. In France, a bouchon is a traffic
In culinary culture, bouchon designates a specific type of traditional Lyonnais eatery. A Lyon bouchon serves
Other uses include architecture or industry where bouchon denotes a plug or stopper in mechanical or construction