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berkeleyism
nounC2
/ˈbɑːkliɪz(ə)m/A system of philosophical ideas derived from the work of Bishop George Berkeley, particularly the doctrine that material objects exist only as perceptions in minds.
berkelium
nounC2
/bəːˈkiːlɪəm/A synthetic, radioactive chemical element (symbol Bk, atomic number 97).
berkley
nounLow (as a common noun or verb, it is non-existent; as a proper noun, its frequency is tied to specific geographic or personal references).
/ˈbɜːk.li/A proper noun, primarily a place name (city or district) or a surname.
berkner island
nounC2
/ˈbɜːknər ˈaɪlənd/A large, ice-covered island in Antarctica, embedded in the Ronne Ice Shelf.
berkshire
nounC2
/ˈbɑːk.ʃər/A county in southern England, or a breed of pig originating from there.
berkshire hills
plural-nounC1
ˈbɑːkʃə hɪlzA low mountain range located primarily in Berkshire County, western Massachusetts, USA.
berle
nounObsolete/Rare
/bɜːl/(archaic, chiefly UK dialect) A type of coarse, unrefined barley meal.
berley
nounverbRegional (Very Low)
/ˈbɜːli/Ground bait or chum thrown into the water to attract fish.
berlichingen
nounExtremely Rare / Archaic / Literary / Historical
/ˈbɛːlɪçɪŋən/A proper noun; the surname of the German knight Götz von Berlichingen (c. 1480–1562), known for his iron prosthetic hand.
berlin
nounC2 / Obsolete / Historical / Very Rare
/bɜːˈlɪn/A large, four-wheeled, covered carriage with a separate hooded seat behind, drawn by two or four horses; historically used for travel or state occasions.
berlin wall
nounLow-medium in general discourse; high in historical/political contexts.
/bɜːˌlɪn ˈwɔːl/A fortified concrete and barbed-wire barrier erected by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) in 1961 to separate East Berlin from West Berlin.
berlin wool
nounLow
/bɜːˈlɪn wʊl/A type of fine, high-quality worsted yarn, originally dyed in Berlin, used chiefly for embroidery and tapestry work.
berline
nounVery Low Frequency / Archaic / Historical
/bəːˈliːn/A type of closed, four-wheeled, horse-drawn carriage with a distinctively rounded, enclosed body and two facing bench seats for passengers, originating in the 17th century.
berliner
nounC1
/bɜːˈlɪnə/A type of filled doughnut, traditionally a deep-fried yeast dough pastry with jam filling, associated with Berlin.
berlioz
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˈbɛə.li.əʊz/A proper noun referring to Hector Berlioz (1803–1869), a French Romantic composer, conductor, and music critic known for his innovative orchestrations and works like the Symphonie Fantastique.
berlusconi
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Proper Noun)
/ˌbɜː.lʊˈskəʊ.ni/A proper noun referring to Silvio Berlusconi (1936–2023), an Italian media tycoon, politician, and former Prime Minister of Italy, whose name has become associated with a particular era of Italian politics, media influence, and personal style.
berm
nounverb-transitiveC1/C2
/bɜːm/A narrow, flat shelf of land or raised barrier, often of earth or gravel.
bermejo
nounVery Rare / Obsolete
/bɛːˈmeɪhəʊ/ or /bɜːˈmeɪhəʊ/A deep red or reddish colour.
bermuda
nounB2
/bəˈmjuː.də/A British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, comprising an archipelago of islands.
bermuda bag
nounLow-Frequency / Niche
/bəˌmjuː.də ˈbæɡ/A large, sturdy, handleless fabric shopping bag with a rectangular base and gusseted sides, traditionally made of canvas or heavy cotton, often featuring bold prints or stripes.

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