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- brawn/brɔːn/Physical strength in contrast to intelligence.nounC1
- braxton hicks contractions/ˌbrækstən ˈhɪks kənˈtræk.ʃənz/Sporadic, painless tightening of the uterus during pregnancy, often mistaken for the start of labour.plural-nounLow Frequency
- braxy/ˈbræk.si/A fatal disease of sheep caused by infection with the bacterium Clostridium septicum.adjectivenounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- bray/breɪ/The loud, harsh cry of a donkey or similar sound.nounverbverb-intransitive+1Low
- brayer/ˈbreɪ.ər/A hand roller used in printing to apply ink.nounLow
- braza/ˈbrɑːzə/The primary meaning is a unit of measurement for depth in water, originally derived from the Spanish word for a fathom (the length of a man's outstretched arms), approximately 1.67 metres or 5.5 feet.nounVery Rare (C2+)
- braze/breɪz/To join two metal pieces together using a hard solder with a high melting point (usually brass).verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- brazelton/ˈbreɪz.əl.tən/A proper noun, primarily a surname. Associated with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, an influential American pediatrician known for his work in child development.nounVery low
- brazen/ˈbreɪz(ə)n/Showing disrespect or lack of shame in a bold, obvious way.adjectiveverbverb-transitiveC1-C2
- brazier/ˈbreɪziə/A portable metal stand or container, used for holding burning coal or charcoal to provide heat, often outdoors.nounC1
- brazil/brəˈzɪl/A large South American country, the Federative Republic of Brazil.nounVery High (A1/A2)
- brazil current/brəˈzɪl ˈkʌrənt/A major warm ocean current flowing southward along the eastern coast of South America.nounlow
- brazil nut/brəˌzɪl ˈnʌt/The large, hard-shelled, three-sided seed of the Brazilian tree Bertholletia excelsa, with a rich, creamy flavour.nounB1
- brazilein/brəˈzɪl.i.ɪn/A red dye or pigment derived from brazilwood.nounRare / Technical
- brazilian bikini wax/brəˈzɪl.i.ən bɪˈkiːni wæks/A cosmetic hair removal procedure in which all or nearly all pubic hair is removed from the front and back areas.nounLow frequency in general discourse, but established within beauty/wellness contexts.
- brazilian emerald/brəˈzɪl.i.ən ˈem.ə.rəld/A high-quality emerald gemstone mined in Brazil.nounC2
- brazilian firecracker/brəˌzɪl.i.ən ˈfaɪəˌkræk.ər/A person who is lively, energetic, unpredictable, and full of spirit, often with a passionate or fiery temperament.nounC1/C2 - Low frequency, primarily literary, descriptive, or metaphorical use.
- brazilian guava/brəˈzɪl.i.ən ˈɡwɑː.və/A small fruit-bearing tree (Psidium guineense) native to Brazil, and its small, round, yellow fruit with aromatic, tangy-sweet flesh.nounRare / Technical
- brazilian morning glory/brəˌzɪl.i.ən ˈmɔː.nɪŋ ˌɡlɔː.ri/A specific fast-growing, twining vine with showy purple or blue flowers, native to tropical regions of the Americas.nounC2 (Technical/Low-Frequency)
- brazilian pepper tree/brəˈzɪlɪən ˈpɛpə triː/A small, evergreen, invasive tree native to South America, known for its clusters of small red berries and aromatic leaves.nounLow
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