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bermuda buttercup
nounLow
/bəˌmjuː.də ˈbʌt.ə.kʌp/A perennial flowering plant with bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers and distinctive clover-like leaves, known scientifically as Oxalis pes-caprae.
bermuda cutter
nounVery Low
/bəˈmjuːdə ˈkʌtə/A type of sailing vessel, specifically a small, fast, single-masted boat with a Bermuda rig (triangular mainsail), originally associated with the Bermuda islands.
bermuda grass
nounLow (technical/horticultural/regional)
/bɜːˈmjuː.də ɡrɑːs/A creeping perennial grass with wiry stems, commonly used for lawns and pastures in warm climates.
bermuda high
nounLow
/bəˌmjuː.də ˈhaɪ/A semi-permanent area of high atmospheric pressure located over the North Atlantic Ocean, near Bermuda.
bermuda lily
nounLow
/bəˈmjuː.də ˈlɪl.i/A specific type of large, fragrant, white trumpet-shaped lily (Lilium longiflorum var. eximium) native to Bermuda, often used for ornamental and ceremonial purposes, especially at Easter.
bermuda onion
nounLow
/bəˌmjuːdə ˈʌnjən/A specific cultivar of onion (Allium cepa) known for its large size, mild, sweet flavour, and flat shape, historically cultivated in Bermuda and similar climates.
bermuda palmetto
nounlow
/bəˌmjuː.də pælˈmet.əʊ/A specific species of fan palm (Sabal bermudana), native to Bermuda.
bermuda rig
nounLow
/bəˌmjuː.də ˈrɪɡ/A specific configuration for sailing yachts, characterized by a tall triangular mainsail with the luff attached to a single mast.
bermuda shorts
nounplural-nounB1
/bəˈmjuː.də ʃɔːts/A type of knee-length casual trousers, typically tailored and often with cuffs, worn as summer attire.
bermuda triangle
nounB2
/bəˌmjuː.də ˈtraɪ.æŋ.ɡl̩/A region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean, bounded roughly by Miami, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, known for the alleged mysterious disappearance of numerous ships and aircraft.
bermudas
nounB2
/bəˈmjuː.dəz/A type of knee-length shorts, typically for casual wear in warm weather.
bern
nounC2
/bɜːn/The capital city of Switzerland.
bernadette
nounVery low (as a common noun). Medium-High as a proper name/personal identifier in relevant contexts.
/ˌbɜː.nəˈdet/A female given name of French origin, meaning "brave as a bear".
bernadette of lourdes
nounLow
/ˌbɜːnəˈdet əv ˈlʊəd/A Roman Catholic saint known for her visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, France.
bernadotte
nounLow Frequency (C2)
/ˈbɜː.nə.dɒt/A proper noun referring to the French-born royal house of Sweden, originating with Jean-Baptiste Bernadotte, a marshal of France who was elected Crown Prince of Sweden in 1810 and founded the dynasty.
bernanos
nounLow
/ˌbɜː.nə.ˈnɒs/A proper noun referring to the French author and Catholic writer Georges Bernanos.
bernard
nounLow (as a common noun); High (as a proper name)
/ˈbɜːnəd/ (for the name); /ˌseɪnt ˈbɜːnəd/ (for the dog)A proper noun, primarily a masculine given name of Germanic origin, also famously associated with the Saint Bernard breed of dog.
bernard of clairvaux
nounVery Low (Proper Noun, Historical/Religious Context)
/ˌbɜːnəd əv ˈkleəvəʊ/A specific historical figure: Saint Bernard (1090–1153), a French abbot, theologian, and Doctor of the Church who founded the Clairvaux Abbey and was a key leader in the Cistercian monastic order.
bernardine
adjectivenounRare / Historical
/ˈbɜːnədiːn/A monk or friar belonging to a religious order, originally a member of the Cistercian order, but often associated with the Order of St. Bernard or the French monastic reformer Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
berne
nounlow
/bɜːn/A proper noun referring to the capital city of Switzerland.

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