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bruin
nounLow
/ˈbruːɪn/A bear, especially in stories or fables.
bruise
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B2
/bruːz/A mark on the skin caused by an injury where small blood vessels break under the skin but the skin is not cut.
bruiser
nounC1
/ˈbruːzə(r)/A large, strong, aggressive person, especially one who fights or intimidates others.
bruising
adjectivenounB2
/ˈbruːzɪŋ/An injury causing discolouration of the skin without breaking it, caused by a blow or impact.
bruit
nounverbverb-transitiveLow
/bruːt/To spread a rumour or piece of information widely.
bruja
nounLow
/ˈbruːhə/A witch or sorceress, especially in Hispanic folklore or tradition.
brujeria
nounC2/Advanced
/ˌbruːhəˈriːə/The Spanish word for witchcraft, sorcery, or the practice of magic, often with folk or ritualistic elements.
brujo
nounC1-C2
/ˈbruːhəʊ/A Spanish word meaning a male witch or sorcerer, often depicted as having supernatural powers derived from evil spirits or pagan practices.
brule
nounVery Low
/ˈbruːleɪ/A rare, chiefly North American term for a burnt or charred area, especially of land or vegetation.
brumaire
nounRare
/ˈbruːmɛː/The second month in the French Republican Calendar, corresponding roughly to late October and November.
brumation
nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
/bruːˈmeɪ.ʃən/A state of winter dormancy in reptiles, akin to hibernation but differing physiologically, characterized by reduced activity, metabolism, and feeding without sustained deep sleep.
brumby
nounC1
/ˈbrʌmbi/A wild or feral horse in Australia.
brume
nounLow (Rare/Literary/Poetic)
/bruːm/A mist, light fog, or vapour, especially a light, cold mist in autumn or winter.
brummagem
adjectivenounC2
/ˈbrʌmɪdʒəm/Cheap and showy, but low quality; counterfeit.
brummell
nounRare
/ˈbrʌməl/A person who is a model of refined dressing and manners; a dandy.
brummie
adjectivenounC2
/ˈbrʌmi/A native or inhabitant of Birmingham, England, or relating to Birmingham.
brunch
nounverb-intransitiveHigh
/brʌntʃ/A meal eaten in the late morning, combining breakfast and lunch.
brunch coat
nounLow
/brʌntʃ kəʊt/A light, informal robe, often made of soft, comfortable fabric like silk or velvet, designed to be worn around the home, particularly in the morning or late morning.
brundisium
nounExtremely Low / Archaic
/brʊnˈdɪzɪəm/The Latin name for the ancient port city of Brindisi, in southeastern Italy.
brunei
nounC2
/bruːˈnaɪ/A sovereign state located on the north coast of the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

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