bur meaning

UK US /bɝ/ 1 syllable

bur (noun): seed vessel having hooks or prickles.

bur has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

bur as a noun

  1. seed vessel having hooks or prickles

    Synonyms: burr

    Type of: pericarp

    Kinds: Spanish needles

  2. small bit used in dentistry or surgery

    Synonyms: burr

    Type of: bit

bur as a verb

  1. remove the burrs from

    Synonyms: burr

    Type of: remove

How to pronounce bur

bur is pronounced /bɝ/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with bur

Scrabble score: 5 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in UR · 3-letter words

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