English Words Starting With B

• baluch

  nounC2/Rare
  /bəˈluːtʃ/A type of heavy, knotted woolen carpet or rug traditionally handwoven by the Baloch people of Balochistan (a region spanning parts of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan).
• baluchi

  adjectivenounLow
  /bəˈluːtʃi/A member of an ethnic group native to the Baluchistan region spanning parts of Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
• baluchistan

  nounLow
  /bəˌluːtʃɪˈstɑːn/A large, arid historical region in southwestern Asia, located at the eastern edge of the Iranian plateau.
• baluchistan states

  plural-nounVery Low
  /bəˌluːtʃɪˈstɑːn steɪts/A historical term for a group of princely states in the Baluchistan region, located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent (now part of Pakistan, Iran, and Afghanistan).
• baluchithere

  nounVery Low
  /bəˌluːtʃɪˈθɪə/A very large, extinct, hornless rhinoceros-like mammal from the Oligocene and Miocene epochs.
• balun

  nounC2
  /ˈbælʌn/A passive electronic device that converts between balanced and unbalanced electrical signals, often used in radio frequency (RF) and antenna systems.
• baluster

  adjectivenounC2
  /ˈbaləstə/A short pillar or column, typically with a decorative, swelling or curving shape, used as a support for a rail.
• baluster measure

  nounVery low (technical/niche)
  /ˈbæl.ə.stə ˌmeʒ.ər/The standardised distance between balusters (the vertical posts supporting a handrail) in construction, often specified in building regulations.
• baluster stem

  nounRare/Technical
  /ˈbæl.ə.stə ˌstem/The central vertical post of a staircase, connecting a series of balusters (upright posts) and supporting the handrail.
• balustrade

  nounC1
  /ˌbæl.əˈstreɪd/A row of short pillars or posts (balusters) topped by a rail, forming a protective barrier along the edge of a staircase, balcony, bridge, or terrace.
• balzac

  nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
  /ˈbælzæk/A term for a large, coarse, or rustic person; historically used as a surname and later as a literary eponym.
• bam

  nounverb-intransitiveLow
  /bæm/An onomatopoeic word representing a sudden loud noise, such as an impact or explosion.
• bama

  adjectivenounLow (highly context-dependent; specific to certain US social/regional contexts and slang).
  /ˈbæmə/A disparaging term for a person considered unsophisticated, rural, or from a culturally or fashionably backward area, originating as a US slang term referencing Alabama.
• bamako

  nounLow
  /ˈbæm.ə.kəʊ/The capital and largest city of Mali, located in the southwestern part of the country.
• bambara

  nounLow
  /bæmˈbɑːrə/A Mande language spoken primarily in Mali, West Africa, and by the Bambara ethnic group.
• bamberg

  nounLow (Proper Noun, Geographic)
  /ˈbæmbɜːɡ/A city in Bavaria, Germany, known for its well-preserved medieval and baroque architecture, and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• bambi

  acronymnounLow
  /ˈbæmbi/A term used to describe someone, often a young or inexperienced person, who is perceived as innocent, naive, or vulnerable.
• bambino

  nounLow
  /bæmˈbiːnəʊ/A young child, especially an infant or toddler. Also used as an affectionate term.
• bambocciata

  nounRare
  /ˌbæm.bɒtʃˈjɑː.tə/A silly or ridiculous act, a foolish or clumsy piece of behavior; something trivial or absurd.
• bamboo

  nounB1
  /bæmˈbuː/A tall, fast-growing, tropical grass with hard, hollow, woody stems (culms) used for construction, furniture, and various products.

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