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blellum
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
/ˈblɛləm/A blustering, noisy, foolish fellow; a babbling idle talker.
blemish
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈblem.ɪʃ/A mark, flaw, or defect that spoils the appearance, quality, or character of something or someone.
blench
verbverb-intransitiveC2
/blentʃ/to make a sudden movement because of fear or pain; to flinch or recoil
blend
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/blɛnd/To mix two or more substances or elements thoroughly so they combine into a single whole.
blende
nounC1-C2 / Rare / Specialised
/blɛnd/a lustrous, metallic-looking mineral that is an ore of zinc (sphalerite) and other metals; a blend or mixture (obsolete).
blended family
nounmedium
/ˈblɛndɪd ˈfæm(ə)li/A family unit where one or both parents have children from previous relationships, combining into a single household.
blended learning
nounB2
/ˌblendɪd ˈlɜːnɪŋ/An educational approach that combines traditional in-person classroom methods with online digital media and activities.
blended whiskey
nounC1
/ˌblɛndɪd ˈwɪski/A type of alcoholic spirit made by mixing one or more straight whiskeys with neutral grain spirits, grain whiskey spirits, or other flavorings.
blender
nounB1
/ˈblɛn.də/An electric kitchen appliance with rotating blades used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids.
blending inheritance
nounLow
/ˈblendɪŋ ɪnˈherɪtəns/A historical biological theory stating that the characteristics of offspring result from a direct blending or averaging of their parents' traits.
blenheim
nounC1/C2 (Proper noun, culturally specific)
/ˈblɛnɪm/A proper noun, most commonly referring to Blenheim Palace, a large country house in Oxfordshire, England, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
blenheim palace
nounLow
/ˌblenɪm ˈpælɪs/A monumental 18th-century country house and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Oxfordshire, England, the principal residence of the Dukes of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.
blenheim spaniel
nounVery Low (C2)
/ˈblɛnɪm ˈspanjəl/A specific variety of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed, characterized by a distinctive chestnut and white coat pattern.
blennioid
adjectivenounVery Rare
/ˈblɛniɔɪd/Resembling or relating to blennies, a family of elongated, often scaleless fish.
blennorrhoea
nounExtremely low / Technical
/ˌblɛnəˈriːə/A medical condition characterized by an excessive, non-purulent discharge of mucus, particularly from the urethra or vagina.
blenny
nounLow (Rare)
/ˈblɛni/A small, elongated, typically scaleless fish, found in coastal waters, often hiding in crevices or among seaweed.
blent
verbRare / Archaic
/blɛnt/A past tense and past participle form of 'blend', meaning to mix or combine two or more things, typically so that the constituents become indistinguishable.
bleomycin
nounSpecialist Technical Term
/ˌbliːə(ʊ)ˈmʌɪsɪn/a complex glycopeptide antibiotic drug used primarily as a chemotherapy agent to treat certain cancers.
blepharism
nounVery rare/Technical
/ˈblɛfərɪz(ə)m/Excessive, repetitive blinking or spasm of the eyelids.
blepharitis
nounC2
/ˌblɛfəˈrʌɪtɪs/Inflammation of the eyelids.

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