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- blue murder/ˌbluː ˈmɜː.dər/A state of loud, wild, or extravagant outcry, protest, or alarm.nounLow
- blue myrtle/ˌbluː ˈmɜː.təl/A flowering plant species, typically referring to the Australian native shrub "Vinca major" (also known as blue periwinkle) or, in specific horticultural contexts, to other myrtle family plants with blue-hued flowers.nounLow (Specialist/Botanical)
- blue nile/ˌbluː ˈnaɪl/The proper name of a major river in northeastern Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile River.nounLow
- blue norther/ˌbluː ˈnɔːðə/A sudden, intense cold front accompanied by strong northerly winds, rapidly dropping temperatures, and often bringing precipitation, occurring primarily in the southern United States.nounLow
- blue note/ˌbluː ˈnəʊt/In jazz and blues music, a note played or sung at a slightly lower pitch than that of the major scale for expressive purposes.nounC1
- blue pencil/ˌbluː ˈpensəl/To edit, censor, or remove parts of a text, film, or other media.nounverbverb-transitiveLow
- blue peter/ˌbluː ˈpiːtə(r)/A blue flag with a white square in the centre, flown by a ship to signal its imminent departure.nounC2
- blue phlox/ˌbluː ˈflɒks/A North American perennial flowering plant (Phlox divaricata) with clusters of pale blue, lavender, or occasionally white flowers, commonly found in woodland settings.nounLow
- blue pike/ˌbluː ˈpaɪk/A now-extinct freshwater fish subspecies (Sander vitreus glaucus) that was native to the Great Lakes region of North America, known for its distinctive bluish-gray coloration.nounLow/Very Rare
- blue pill/ˌbluː ˈpɪl/A metaphorical choice to remain in a state of blissful ignorance or comfortable illusion, rejecting a harsh reality.nounC2 (Very Low Frequency / Specialised)
- blue plate/bluː pleɪt/A specific, fixed meal sold at a discounted price, especially in a diner or casual restaurant.nounMedium-Low
- blue point/ˌbluː ˈpɔɪnt/A specific location designated on a map or in an area, often associated with the name of a place (e.g., Blue Point, Long Island) or a technical marker.nounLow
- blue pointer/ˌbluː ˈpɔɪntə/A common name for the blue shark (Prionace glauca), a slender, blue-colored pelagic shark found in deep temperate and tropical waters worldwide.nounLow
- blue racer/ˌbluː ˈreɪ.sə/A fast-moving, non-venomous North American snake, Coluber constrictor foxii, with bluish-green or greyish-blue scales.nounLow (Specialist)
- blue riband/ˌbluː ˈrɪb.ənd/The highest prize, award, or honour in a competition or field; the unofficial record for the fastest transatlantic passenger ship crossing.nounC1/C2
- blue ribbon/ˌbluː ˈrɪb.ən/The highest award or honour; first prize; something of the highest quality or status, often marked by a literal or metaphorical blue ribbon.nounC1
- blue ridge/ˌbluː ˈrɪdʒ/A mountain range in the eastern United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains, known for its bluish haze when viewed from a distance.nounMedium-Low (Proper noun; frequent in US geographic/tourism contexts, rare elsewhere)
- blue ridge mountains/ˌbluː ˈrɪdʒ ˈmaʊn.tɪnz/A major mountain range in the eastern United States, part of the Appalachian Mountains, extending from Georgia to Pennsylvania, known for its blue-hazed appearance.plural-nounB2/C1
- blue rinse/ˌbluː ˈrɪns/A temporary dye, often a blue or violet tint, used to brighten grey or white hair by reducing yellow tones.adjectivenounLow
- blue rockfish/ˌbluː ˈrɒkfɪʃ/A marine fish, Sebastiscus marmoratus or related species, characterized by a blue-grey to dusky coloration, often found in rocky coastal waters.nounLow
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