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brazilian peridot
nounVery Low
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən ˈpɛr.ɪ.dəʊ/A specific type of peridot gemstone (a green variety of the mineral olivine) that originates from Brazil.
brazilian plume
nounLow
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən pluːm/A popular name for a tropical, flowering houseplant (genus Justicia carnea, formerly Jacobinia) with dense, plume-like clusters of pink, red, or white flowers.
brazilian rosewood
nounC1+
/brəˌzɪl.i.ən ˈrəʊz.wʊd/a highly prized, dense tropical hardwood from several species of the Dalbergia genus, native to Brazil, known for its rich, dark coloring and tonal qualities.
brazilian ruby
nounC1
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən ˈruː.bi/A rare, hummingbird species (Clytolaema rubricauda) native to southeastern Brazil, noted for its striking red throat and brilliant plumage in males.
brazilian sapphire
nounC1
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən ˈsæf.aɪər/A blue variety of the mineral tourmaline, not a true sapphire, found in Brazil.
brazilian wax
nounC1
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən wæks/A cosmetic procedure that removes all or almost all pubic hair.
brazilianite
nounRare
/brəˈzɪl.i.ə.naɪt/A rare, yellow-green mineral, a hydrated sodium aluminum phosphate.
brazilin
nounB1
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən/relating to Brazil, its people, or their culture
brazilwood
nounC1/C2
/brəˈzɪlwʊd/A tropical hardwood tree (genus *Paubrasilia*, especially *Paubrasilia echinata*) native to Brazil, historically valued for its dense, reddish timber used to produce a red dye.
brazing metal
nounLow (Technical Term)
/ˈbreɪzɪŋ ˌmɛtl/A metal or alloy (typically a copper-based one like brass) used to join two metal surfaces together via the process of brazing, which involves melting the filler metal at a temperature above 450°C but below the melting point of the base metals.
brazos
nounVery Low
/ˈbɹɑː.zɒs/The plural form of 'brazo', the Spanish word for 'arms' (the upper limbs of the body).
brazza
nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete / Non-Standard
/ˈbræzə/ (hypothetical, based on spelling)Not a standard English word. This appears to be a rare, non-standard or archaic variant, possibly related to 'brazier' (a container for burning coals) or a misinterpretation/misspelling.
brazzaville
nounLow
/ˈbræz.ə.vɪl/The capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo.
braˈzilian
adjectivenounB1
/brəˈzɪl.i.ən/Of, from, or relating to Brazil, its people, or its culture.
brca
nounRare
/ˌbiːˌɑːrˌsiːˈeɪ/An abbreviation for 'Breast Cancer gene' – a human gene that produces tumour suppressor proteins.
brea
nounRare (geographically specific)
/briːə/Pitch, tar, or asphalt from natural sources, particularly in California.
breach
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/briːtʃ/An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, promise, or code of conduct; a gap or rupture in a barrier.
breach of contract
nounC1
/ˌbriːtʃ əv ˈkɒn.trækt/A failure to perform any of the terms or obligations set out in a legally binding agreement without a valid legal excuse.
breach of faith
nounC1/C2
/ˈbriːtʃ əv ˈfeɪθ/A failure to act according to a promise, agreement, or obligation, especially one based on trust or confidence.
breach of promise
nounC1
/ˌbriːtʃ əv ˈprɒmɪs/The act of breaking a promise to marry someone.

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