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bluefields
nounLow
/ˈbluːfiːldz/A geographical place name, specifically a city and municipality on the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua.
bluefin
nounC1
/ˈbluːfɪn/A large, commercially important species of tuna (Thunnus thynnus), prized for its dark, fatty flesh.
bluefin tuna
nounC1
/ˌbluːfɪn ˈtjuːnə/A large, fast-swimming tuna species (genus Thunnus) prized for its rich, fatty flesh, particularly for use in sushi and sashimi.
bluefish
nounC1
/ˈbluːfɪʃ/A predatory, marine fish (Pomatomus saltatrix) known for its bluish-green colour and aggressive feeding behaviour, found in temperate and subtropical waters worldwide.
bluegill
nounC1
/ˈbluːɡɪl/A small, freshwater sunfish native to North America, known for the distinctive blue or black spot on its gill cover.
bluegrass
nounC1
/ˈbluːɡrɑːs/A type of traditional, acoustic American country music, typically featuring banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin, often characterized by fast tempos and tight vocal harmonies.
bluegrass region
nounLow
/ˈbluːɡrɑːs ˌriːdʒən/A geographical area in central Kentucky, USA, characterized by fertile soil and limestone bedrock, originally named for the bluish‑tinted grass species Poa pratensis that grows there.
bluegrass state
nounC1/C2
/ˌbluːɡrɑːs ˈsteɪt/The official nickname for the U.S. state of Kentucky, referring to the region and its cultural identity.
bluehead
nounLow (rare, specialist/niche)
/ˈbluːhɛd/A person with blue hair; literally, a head or person characterised by blue-coloured hair.
blueing
nounC2/Technical
/ˈbluː.ɪŋ/The act or process of making something blue, especially in laundry or metalwork.
bluejack
nounVery Low / Obsolete
/ˈbluːdʒæk/To coerce or press someone into doing something, especially through persuasion, intimidation, or taking advantage of their situation; historically, to force someone into naval service.
bluejacket
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency - Specialised/Historical)
/ˈbluːˌdʒæk.ɪt/A sailor or seaman, especially in a navy, traditionally wearing a blue uniform.
bluejacking
nounLow
/ˈbluːdʒækɪŋ/The practice of sending unsolicited anonymous messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices within a short range.
blueline
nounC2
/ˈbluː.laɪn/A dark blue line or boundary marking.
blueness
nounC1
/ˈbluːnəs/The quality or state of being blue in colour.
bluenose
nounLow
/ˈbluːnəʊz/A person who is prudish, puritanical, or who advocates for strict moral standards.
bluepoint
nounC1
/ˈbluːˌpɔɪnt/A small oyster (Crassostrea virginica) originally cultivated and harvested from Blue Point, Long Island, USA.
blueprint
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈbluːprɪnt/A detailed technical plan or drawing, originally a photographic print with white lines on a blue background, used as a guide for construction or manufacturing.
blueprinting
nounC1-C2
/ˈbluːˌprɪnt.ɪŋ/The process of making a detailed technical plan or design, originally referring to the reproduction of architectural or engineering drawings using cyanotype paper.
blues
nounplural-nounB1
/bluːz/A state of sadness, melancholy, or low spirits, often prolonged. Also, a genre of music characterized by a melancholic, soulful sound and specific chord progressions, originating from African American communities.

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