Burkina Faso |
a country in West Africa that is south of Mali and north of Ghana. The country used to be called Upper Volta. The capital of Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou. |
burlap |
a rough cloth made from strong hemp or jute plant fibers. Burlap is used to make large packing bags and other things. |
burly |
having a large, husky, and strong body. |
Burma |
a country in southeastern Asia. Burma became known as Myanmar in 1989. Rangoon (or Yangon) is the capital of Burma. |
Burmese |
of or having to do with the country of Myanmar (formerly known as Burma) or with its people, culture, language, or the like. [3 definitions] |
burn |
to be in flames; be on fire. [8 definitions] |
burn down |
to destroy with fire. [2 definitions] |
burner |
the part of a furnace or stove that gives off heat or flame. |
burn out |
to stop burning, or to stop functioning because of excessive friction or heat. [2 definitions] |
burnt |
a past tense and past participle of "burn." |
burn the midnight oil |
to stay awake very late for work or study. |
burp |
(informal) the act of letting gas out from the mouth in a loud manner; belch. [3 definitions] |
burrito |
a Mexican food made of a flour tortilla stuffed with meat, cheese, beans, and other foods. |
burro |
a small donkey often used to carry supplies. |
burrow |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home. [3 definitions] |
burst |
to break, open up, or explode suddenly. [7 definitions] |
Burundi |
a central African country between Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital of Burundi is Gitega. |
bury |
to cover in the ground with dirt. [2 definitions] |
bury one's head in the sand |
to avoid the truth. |
bury the hatchet |
to make peace; forget past conflicts. |
bus1 |
a long motor vehicle with many rows of seats used to carry large numbers of people. Buses usually travel along a regular route. [3 definitions] |