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- bubblerˈbʌb.lə(r)A drinking fountain where water flows in a stream or bubble for drinking.nounLow (highly regional)
- bubbletop/ˈbʌb.əl.tɒp/A transparent, domed enclosure, often made of plastic or glass, covering a vehicle, a portion of a building, or a piece of equipment.adjectivenounLow
- bubbly/ˈbʌb.li/having the characteristics of bubbles; fizzy, effervescent; cheerful, lively, enthusiasticadjectivenounB2
- bubby/ˈbʌbi/A woman's breast.nounLow
- buber/ˈbuːbə(r)/A surname of German-Jewish origin, most famously associated with the philosopher Martin Buber, and, in informal contexts, sometimes used as a proper noun to refer to him or his work.nounExtremely Low
- bubo/ˈbjuːbəʊ/A swollen, inflamed lymph node, typically in the groin or armpit, often resulting from infection.nounC2
- bubonic plague/bjuːˌbɒn.ɪk ˈpleɪɡ/A severe and often fatal infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis, characterized by fever, chills, weakness, and the painful swelling of lymph nodes called buboes.nounC2
- bubonocele/bjuːˈbɒnəsiːl/A hernia in the groin, specifically an inguinal hernia where the herniated material descends into the scrotum.nounExtremely Rare
- bubu/ˈbuːbuː/A term used by and for young children, often referring to a minor injury, a small sore, or a comforting object.nounRare
- bucaramanga/ˌbuːkərəˈmæŋɡə/The proper name of a large city in northeastern Colombia, often referred to as 'the beautiful city' or 'the city of parks'.nounVery Low
- buccaneer/ˌbʌk.əˈnɪər/A pirate who attacked and plundered Spanish ships and settlements in the Caribbean during the 17th century.nounverbC1
- buccaro/bʊˈkɑːrəʊ/A type of aromatic clay, typically unglazed, used historically to make ornamental vases and vessels.nounExtremely Rare / Obsolete
- bucchero/ˈbʊkərəʊ/A type of ancient Etruscan pottery, characterized by its black, glossy surface.nounC2 / Very Low
- buccinator/ˈbʌksɪneɪtə/A flat, thin muscle in the wall of the cheek, used in actions such as compressing the cheeks and blowing.nounC2 / Very Low-Frequency / Technical
- bucentaur/bjuːˈsɛntɔː/A mythical half-ox, half-human creature.nounExtremely rare (C2)
- bucephalus/bjuːˈsɛfələs/The proper name of Alexander the Great's war horse.nounVery Low
- buchan/ˈbʌxən/A proper noun, primarily a Scottish surname, also referring to places in Scotland and Australia named after bearers of the surname.nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
- buchanan/bjuːˈkænən/A Scottish and Irish surname, most commonly associated with James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States.nounLow (as a common noun: Extremely Low)
- bucharest/ˌbuː.kəˈrest/The capital and largest city of Romania.nounB1
- buchenwald/ˈbuːxənvælt/A Nazi concentration camp located in Weimar, Germany.nounC1/C2
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