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- blue funk/ˌbluː ˈfʌŋk/A state of extreme depression, fear, or nervousness.nounMedium-Low
- blue gas/bluː ɡæs/A manufactured fuel gas, typically derived from heating coal or other hydrocarbons, notable for its bright, luminous blue flame when burned.nounLow / Specialized
- blue giant/ˌbluː ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/An extremely large, luminous, and hot star in a late stage of stellar evolution.nounC1
- blue goose/ˌbluː ˈɡuːs/A common name for the Snow Goose (Chen caerulescens), a North American bird species with both a white and a dark (blue) morph.nounLow
- blue grama/ˌbluː ˈɡrɑː.mə/A perennial, drought-tolerant grass (Bouteloua gracilis) native to North American prairies and plains, characterized by its blue-green hue and distinctive comb-like seed heads.nounC2
- blue grosbeak/ˌbluː ˈɡrəʊsbiːk/A medium-sized North American songbird, Passerina caerulea, with deep blue plumage in males and reddish-brown in females, known for its thick conical bill.nounC2
- blue ground/bluː ɡraʊnd/The deep, blue-colored rock matrix found in diamond-bearing volcanic pipes, particularly in South Africa, which contains diamonds and other minerals.nounLow/Very Specialized
- blue grouse/ˌbluː ˈɡraʊs/A large North American bird of the genus Dendragapus, found in mountainous coniferous forests.nounlow
- blue gum/ˌbluː ˈɡʌm/a tall, fast-growing eucalyptus tree, especially Eucalyptus globulus, native to Australia, notable for its blueish bark and aromatic leaves.nounC1
- blue heaven/ˌbluː ˈhɛv.ən/A particular pale sky-blue color; a shade of blue reminiscent of a clear daytime sky.nounLow (C2)
- blue heeler/ˌbluː ˈhiːlə/A breed of herding dog, also known as the Australian Cattle Dog, characterized by a blue-speckled or blue-mottled coat.nounC1
- blue heron/ˌbluː ˈhɛr.ən/A tall wading bird belonging to the heron family (Ardeidae), typically with long legs, a long neck, and a bluish-grey to slate-blue plumage.nounLow frequency
- blue huckleberry/ˌbluː ˈhʌk.əl.bər.i/A small, edible, bluish-purple berry, similar to a blueberry, produced by shrubs of the genus Vaccinium or Gaylussacia in North America.nounLow
- blue hydrogen/ˌbluː ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən/Hydrogen fuel produced from natural gas where the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, rather than released into the atmosphere.nounC1/C2
- blue ice/ˌbluː ˈaɪs/A geological phenomenon where dense, compressed glacial ice appears intensely blue, typically found in polar regions or icebergs.nounLow
- blue island/ˌbluː ˈaɪ.lənd/A proper noun, typically referring to a specific geographical location (e.g., a town, city, or district) named 'Blue Island'.nounLow
- blue jasmine/ˌbluː ˈdʒæz.mɪn/The common name for a flower of the genus Plumbago auriculata, known for its clusters of pale blue flowers.nounLow
- blue jay/ˌbluː ˈdʒeɪ/A medium-sized, noisy, brightly colored North American songbird (Cyanocitta cristata) with a blue, white, and black crest and plumage.nounB1
- blue jeans/ˌbluː ˈdʒiːnz/Casual trousers made of denim fabric, typically blue in colour.nounVery High
- blue jet/ˌbluː ˈdʒet/A type of atmospheric electrical discharge that shoots upward from thunderstorm clouds towards the ionosphere, appearing as a narrow, cone-shaped blue or purple-blue flash.nounC1/C2 (Specialized)
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