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bluing
nounC1/C2
/ˈbluːɪŋ/A substance used to whiten fabrics and make them appear less yellow by adding a blue tint.
blum
nounExtremely low (archaic, dialectal, or proper noun)
/blʌm/A non-standard, informal or dialectal variant of 'bloom', meaning to blossom or flourish; also a rare surname.
blumberg
nounVery low
/ˈblʌmbɜːɡ/A proper noun, typically a surname of German or Jewish origin, meaning 'flower mountain' or 'bloom mountain'.
blume
nounB2
/bluːm/a flower; the state or period of flowering of a plant.
blumenau
nounVery Low
/ˈbluːmənaʊ/A city in southern Brazil, named after German chemist Hermann Blumenau.
blunden
nounLow
/ˈblʌndən/To make a mistake or blunder, particularly in a clumsy or thoughtless manner.
blunder
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/ˈblʌndə/A stupid or careless mistake.
blunderbuss
nounLow
/ˈblʌndəbʌs/A short-barrelled muzzle-loading firearm, wide at the muzzle, used from the 16th to 19th centuries.
blunderhead
nounRare
/ˈblʌn.də.hɛd/A person who is stupid, clumsy, or prone to making foolish mistakes.
blunge
verbverb-transitiveRare / Technical
/blʌndʒ/To mix clay or other materials with water to form a slip or slurry, especially in pottery or cement-making.
blunger
nounVery Low
/ˈblʌn.dʒə/A machine or apparatus used in pottery and ceramics to mix and blend clay with water to form a slip or slurry.
blunkett
nounExtremely Low
/ˈblʌŋ.kɪt/A proper noun referring to a specific British person.
blunt
adjectivenounverb+2B2
/blʌnt/Having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp.
blunthead
nounVery Low (E3)
/ˈblʌnt.hɛd/A fish belonging to the genus Acanthonus or Neobythites, characterized by a broad, rounded head.
blur
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/blɜː(r)/To make or become unclear, indistinct, or smeared.
blurb
nounverb-transitiveC1
/blɜːb/A short promotional text describing a book, film, or other product, often found on its cover or in advertising.
blursday
nounLow to Rare
/ˈblɜːz.deɪ/A humorous, informal term for a day of the week that feels indistinguishable or forgettable, often due to monotony or lack of routine.
blurt
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/blɜːt/to say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing something secret or inappropriate.
blush
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/blʌʃ/to become red in the face, especially from embarrassment, shame, modesty, or a sudden emotional reaction.
blush-on
nounC1
/ˈblʌʃ ɒn/A cosmetic powder applied to the cheeks to add colour and create the appearance of a natural blush.

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