English to English Dictionary

Bulb

A rounded underground storage organ present in some plants, notably those of the lily family, consisting of a shortened stem surrounded by fleshy scale leaves.

Bulgur

A quick-cooking whole grain made from the cracked parboiled groats of several different wheat species, most often durum wheat.

Bulk

The largest part or greater portion of something.

Bulrush-millet

A widely cultivated cereal grass (Pennisetum glaucum, also known as pearl millet) grown primarily in arid and semi-arid regions of Africa and Asia for its edible grain and fodder.

Bumpy

Covered with or having many bumps or uneven patches on the surface.

Bungler

A person who is inept, clumsy, or continually makes mistakes through incompetence.

Buoyant

Able to stay afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas.

Burden

A heavy load, especially one that is to be carried or lifted.

Bureaucracy

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Burgeon

To begin to grow or increase rapidly; to flourish.

Burnout

Physical or mental exhaustion caused by working too hard or being under too much stress.

Burr

A rough, prickly seed case or flower head of a plant that clings to clothing or animal fur.