| brush2 |
a thick group of small trees, shrubs, or bushes growing together. [2 definitions] |
| brush up on |
to bring up to date or review. |
| Brussels |
the capital city of Belgium. |
| Brussels sprout |
a small green bud that grows on the stem of a plant that is a type of cabbage. Brussels sprouts look like very small cabbages and are eaten as vegetables. |
| brutal |
cruel or savage. |
| brute |
any animal that is not human. [2 definitions] |
| B.S.1 |
a college degree earned in a science, such as biology or chemistry, after four years of study. "B.S." is an abbreviation of "Bachelor of Science." |
| bu. |
abbreviation of "bushel" or "bushels." |
| bubble |
a small, round volume of gas surrounded by a liquid or a solid. [4 definitions] |
| buck1 |
an adult male deer, goat, or rabbit. Adult males of some similar animals are also called bucks. |
| buck2 |
of an animal, to leap off the ground and come down with stiff front legs. [3 definitions] |
| buck5 |
(informal) a dollar in the U.S. |
| bucket |
an open container with round sides, a flat bottom, and a curved handle attached to the top; pail. |
| buckle |
a fastener, usually made of metal, that is used to join two ends of something. [6 definitions] |
| buckskin |
the skin of a deer. [2 definitions] |
| bucktooth |
an upper front tooth that sticks out. |
| buckwheat |
a plant with seeds that are often ground into flour or used as food for farm animals. [2 definitions] |
| bud1 |
a swelling on a plant that can grow into new parts, such as leaves or a flower. [4 definitions] |
| Buddha |
the title of the Indian religious leader and teacher who founded Buddhism. |
| Buddhism |
a religion from Asia, founded in the sixth century B.C. by Buddha. Buddhism teaches freedom from the self and from one's wants. |
| Buddhist |
one who follows the teachings of Buddhism. [2 definitions] |