English Words Starting With B

• bagna cauda

  nounLow (specialized culinary/restaurant term)
  /ˌbɑːnjə ˈkaʊdə/A hot dip or sauce from Piedmont, Italy, made from anchovies, garlic, olive oil, and butter, traditionally served with raw vegetables.
• bagnette

  nounC1
  /bæˈɡɛt/A long, thin loaf of French bread with a crisp crust, typically sold unsliced.
• bagnio

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbanjəʊ/Historically, a prison or place of confinement for slaves; later, a bathhouse or brothel.
• bagnold

  nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
  /ˈbæɡnəʊld/A rare, often capitalized surname with no established general meaning in English.
• bago

  nounA1
  /bæɡ/A flexible container made of paper, cloth, plastic, etc., used for carrying or storing items.
• bagpipe

  nounverb-transitiveC1
  /ˈbæɡ.paɪp/A musical instrument consisting of a bag that supplies air to a set of reed pipes, including a melody pipe (chanter) and one or more drone pipes, traditionally associated with Scotland and Celtic cultures.
• bagpipes

  plural-nounB2
  /ˈbæɡ.paɪps/A musical instrument consisting of a bag held under the arm, from which pipes are played by blowing air from the mouth or a bellows. Typically associated with Scottish, Irish, and some other Celtic and European cultures.
• bagram

  nounVery Low
  /ˈbɑːɡræm/A historically significant airfield and US military base in Afghanistan.
• bags

  interjectionplural-nounA1
  /bæɡz/A flexible container, typically made of cloth, paper, or plastic, with an opening at the top, used for carrying or storing items.
• bagswinger

  nounVery low (extremely rare/niche)
  /ˈbæɡˌswɪŋə/A person who carries or swings a bag, historically referring to a porter, luggage carrier, or, in specific contexts, a person with a characteristic gait.
• baguette

  nounC1
  /bæˈɡet/A long, thin loaf of French bread with a crisp crust, traditionally made with simple dough.
• baguio

  nounVery Rare
  /ˈbæɡiəʊ/A violent tropical storm or hurricane in the Philippines and surrounding regions.
• bagwash

  nounRare
  /ˈbæɡwɒʃ/A commercial laundry service where clothes are washed, dried, and returned in a bag, often charging by weight or bag.
• bagwig

  nounRare (Archaic/Häpax Legomenon in modern usage)
  /ˈbæɡwɪɡ/A historical type of wig with a bag at the back, popular in the 18th century.
• bagwoman

  nounVery Low Frequency
  /ˈbæɡˌwʊm.ən/A woman, often acting secretly or unofficially, who collects, carries, or distributes money, especially for illicit or political purposes.
• bagwork

  nounC2
  /ˈbæɡwɜːk/A boxing or combat sports training exercise involving repeatedly striking a punching bag.
• bagworm

  nounLow
  /ˈbæɡ.wɜːm/A type of moth larva that constructs a protective case or 'bag' from silk and plant material.
• baha'i faith

  nounC1
  /bəˈhɑː.iː feɪθ/A monotheistic religion founded in 19th-century Persia, emphasizing the spiritual unity of all humankind and progressive revelation through prophets from different religious traditions.
• bahadur

  nounC2/Rare
  /ˌbɑːhəˈdʊə/A title or term of respect for a brave or important person, especially in historical South Asian contexts.
• bahama grass

  nounLow
  /bəˈhɑːmə ɡrɑːs/A type of low-growing, drought-resistant grass (Cynodon dactylon) commonly used for lawns and pastures in warm climates.

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