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- bullfighter/ˈbʊlˌfaɪ.tər/A person who participates in a bullfight, typically in a spectacle where they attempt to subdue or kill a bull according to formal rules.nounLow
- bullfinch/ˈbʊlfɪn(t)ʃ/A small, stout Eurasian songbird of the finch family, the male of which has a pinkish-red breast and a black cap.nounLow
- bullfrog/ˈbʊlfrɒɡ/A large, heavy-bodied frog (especially of the genus Lithobates or Rana) with a deep, loud call, typically living in or near permanent bodies of water.nounC1
- bullhead/ˈbʊlhɛd/A type of North American freshwater fish belonging to the catfish family (genus Ameiurus), characterized by a broad head and no scales.nounC1
- bullhead rail/ˈbʊlhɛd reɪl/A type of early railway track where the rail has a rounded, symmetrical shape, originally held vertically in a special chair, rather than flat-bottomed.nounVery Low / Technical
- bullhorn/ˈbʊlhɔːn/A portable, handheld device with a flared end that electronically amplifies the user's voice, used to address crowds.nounC1
- bullion/ˈbʊl.i.ən/Gold or silver in bulk form, before being made into coins or other objects, typically in bars or ingots.nounC1
- bullionist/ˈbʊl.i.ə.nɪst/A person, especially an economist or a politician, who advocates for a monetary system based on the value of precious metals, primarily gold and silver, as the foundation for a nation's currency.nounC2
- bullitt/ˈbʊlɪt/A specific, limited form of bullion in a cast bar form, originally for transport.nounVery Low (C2+ / Proper Noun Context)
- bullmastiff/ˌbʊlˈmɑːstɪf/A large, powerful breed of dog developed in 19th-century England by crossing the Bulldog with the Mastiff, originally bred as a guard dog to apprehend poachers.nounC1
- bullneck/ˈbʊl.nɛk/A very thick, strong, and muscular neck.nounC1/C2 - Low frequency, specialized vocabulary
- bullnose/ˈbʊlnəʊz/A rounded external corner, edge, or surface.nounLow
- bullock/ˈbʊlək/A castrated male bovine, typically raised for beef or as a draft animal.nounverbLow
- bullock's heart/ˈbʊləks ˌhɑːt/A large, tropical fruit with a dark red, bumpy skin and sweet, creamy flesh, typically eaten raw or used in desserts.nounLow
- bullock's oriole/ˈbʊləks ˈɔːrɪəʊl/A species of New World oriole (Icterus bullockii) native to western North America, characterized by bright orange and black plumage in males.nounRare
- bullocky/ˈbʊləki/A driver of a bullock team or cart (a bullock is a castrated male ox, used historically for draught work).adjectivenounVery Low
- bullpen/ˈbʊlpɛn/An area where relief pitchers in baseball warm up during a game before they enter the game as substitutes.nounC1
- bullpout/ˈbʊlpaʊt/A small, stout freshwater fish with a large head and a spiny dorsal fin.nounExtremely Rare
- bullring/ˈbʊlrɪŋ/A circular arena, typically surrounded by seating, where bullfights are held.nounC1
- bullroarer/ˈbʊlˌrɔːrə/A primitive musical and ritual instrument consisting of a flat slat of wood attached to a cord, which produces a roaring sound when whirled through the air.nounC2
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