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- beech mast/ˌbiːtʃ ˈmɑːst/The nuts (seeds) of the beech tree, which fall to the ground in autumn.nounLow
- beecham/ˈbiːtʃəm/A proper noun, typically a surname, most famously associated with the British conductor Sir Thomas Beecham (1879-1961).nounC1
- beechdrops/ˈbiːtʃdrɒps/A parasitic, herbaceous flowering plant (Epifagus virginiana) that lacks chlorophyll and obtains nutrients from the roots of beech trees.nounVery Low
- beecher/ˈbiːtʃə/A surname derived from an occupation, specifically someone who lived near a prominent beech tree or beech wood.nounLow
- beecher stowe/ˌbiːtʃə ˈstəʊ/Harriet Beecher Stowe, the American author of the influential anti-slavery novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' (1852).nounC1
- beechnut/ˈbiːtʃ.nʌt/The small, triangular nut of the beech tree, typically encased in a spiky husk.nounLow
- beechwood/ˈbiːtʃwʊd/The wood of the beech tree.nounC2
- beedi/ˈbiːdi/a thin, often flavored cigarette of South Asian origin, consisting of tobacco wrapped in a tendu or temburni leaf and secured with thread.nounLow (Specialist/Local)
- beef/biːf/The flesh of a cow, bull, or ox used as food; meat from cattle.nounverbverb-intransitiveB1
- beef bouillon/ˌbiːf ˈbuː.jɒn/A clear, seasoned broth or stock made by simmering beef and vegetables, often served as a soup or used as a cooking liquid.nounB1
- beef bourguignon/ˌbiːf ˈbɔːɡɪnjɒ̃/A classic French stew of beef slowly braised in red wine (traditionally Burgundy wine) with onions, mushrooms, carrots, and bacon.nounC1
- beef cattle/ˈbiːf ˌkæt.l̩/Cattle bred and raised primarily for meat production, as opposed to dairy cattle or working animals.nounC1
- beef extract/ˈbiːf ˌɛkstrækt/A concentrated paste or liquid made by boiling beef to extract its soluble parts, used as a flavouring, stock base, or nutritional supplement.nounB2/C1
- beef road/ˈbiːf ˌrəʊd/A major road or highway, typically used for transporting livestock, especially cattle, from pastoral regions to markets or processing facilities.nounRare / Regional
- beef stroganoff/ˌbiːf ˈstrɒɡənɒf/A main dish consisting of strips of beef, often sautéed, served in a sauce with sour cream, mustard, and mushrooms.nounLow-to-Medium
- beef tea/ˈbiːf ˌtiː/A thin broth or infusion made by steeping beef in hot water, historically consumed for medicinal or restorative purposes.nounRare / Historical
- beef tomato/ˈbiːf təˌmɑːtəʊ/A large, fleshy tomato variety with a solid texture, commonly used for slicing in sandwiches or salads.nounC1
- beef wellington/ˌbiːf ˈwel.ɪŋ.tən/A dish consisting of a whole fillet of beef coated with pâté and duxelles (a finely chopped mushroom mixture), then wrapped in puff pastry and baked.nounLow frequency (C1/C2)
- beef-up/ˈbiːf ʌp/To strengthen, reinforce, or make something more substantial or powerful, especially by adding more resources or content.nounB2
- beefalo/ˈbiːfələʊ/A hybrid animal created by crossing domestic cattle (genus Bos) with the American bison (Bison bison), bred primarily for meat production.nounRare / Technical
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