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budweis
nounLow
/ˈbʊdvaɪs/A proper noun referring to the city of České Budějovice in the Czech Republic, or to the beer historically brewed there.
budworm
nounC1
/ˈbʌdwɜːm/a small caterpillar or larva, particularly of certain moth species, that feeds on the buds, flowers, and developing fruits of plants, often causing significant agricultural or forestry damage.
buell
nounVery Low
/ˈbjuːəl/A surname of English origin, also used in place names and as a given name.
buena park
nounLow
/ˌbweɪnə ˈpɑːk/A proper noun referring to a city in Orange County, California, United States.
buena vista
nounLow
/ˌbweɪnə ˈvɪstə/A phrase of Spanish origin literally meaning 'good view'.
buenaventura
nounLow
/ˌbweɪnəvɛnˈtjʊərə/A Spanish term meaning 'good fortune' or 'good luck', used both as a given name and to denote a fortunate event or circumstance.
buenos aires
nounB2
/ˌbweɪnəs ˈaɪəriːz/The capital and largest city of Argentina.
buerger's disease
nounVery Low
/ˈbɜː.ɡəz dɪˌziːz/A rare inflammatory disease causing blockage of blood vessels in the arms and legs, strongly linked to tobacco use.
bufadienolide
nounVery Rare
/ˌbjuːfədaɪˈɛnəlaɪd/A steroid lactone found primarily in plants and toads, with a characteristic six-membered lactone ring at C-17, possessing cardiotonic properties.
buff
adjectivenounverb+1B2
/bʌf/A strong, soft, dull-yellowish leather; a person who is enthusiastically knowledgeable about a particular subject.
buff stick
nounC1
/ˈbʌf ˌstɪk/A lightweight tool used to apply buffing compound and polish a surface to a high shine, often associated with car detailing or metal polishing.
buff top
nounB2
/bʌf/To make the surface of something smooth and shiny by polishing it, typically with a soft cloth.
buff wheel
nounLow (Technical)
/bʌf wiːl/A wire brush wheel or abrasive wheel used with a rotary tool to clean, polish, or remove material from a surface.
buff-tip moth
nounLow
/ˈbʌf tɪp ˈmɒθ/A medium-sized nocturnal moth (Phalera bucephala) of the family Notodontidae, characterized by its remarkable camouflage: at rest, with wings closed, it closely resembles a broken twig or piece of buff-colored wood.
buffa
nounRare
/ˈbʊfə/A female singer who performs comic roles in opera.
buffalo
nounverbverb-transitiveB2
/ˈbʌf.ə.ləʊ/A large North American bison (Bison bison), characterized by a large head, humped shoulders, and shaggy dark brown coat.
buffalo berry
nounlow
/ˈbʌfələʊ ˌbɛri/A shrub or its fruit, native to North America, characterized by silvery leaves and edible, often tart berries.
buffalo bill
nounC1
/ˌbʌf.ə.ləʊ ˈbɪl/The stage name and public persona of William Frederick 'Buffalo Bill' Cody (1846–1917), an American scout, bison hunter, and showman, famous for his 'Buffalo Bill's Wild West' touring show.
buffalo bird
nounLow
/ˈbʌfələʊ ˌbɜːd/A bird of the genus Bubalornis or related genera, native to Africa, that is often seen following herds of buffalo to feed on insects disturbed by them; also known as the oxpecker.
buffalo carpet beetle
nounC2 / Very Low Frequency
/ˌbʌf.ə.ləʊ ˈkɑː.pɪt ˌbiː.təl/A small, round, hairy beetle, Anthrenus scrophulariae, whose larvae are destructive pests that feed on natural fibres like wool, fur, feathers, and carpets.

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