German to English Dictionary (Deutsch-Englisch Wörterbuch)

Bauxite

An amorphous clayey rock that is the chief commercial ore of aluminum, consisting largely of hydrated aluminum oxides.

Beadle

A minor parish official in the Church of England, responsible for maintaining order and assisting in church services.

Bellerophon

A hero of Greek mythology known for his adventures and feats, particularly his battle against the Chimera.

Benthic Zone

The ecological region at the lowest level of a body of water such as an ocean, lake, or stream, including the sediment surface and some sub-surface layers.

Benzoquinone

A type of organic compound that is a derivative of quinone, characterized by a six-membered aromatic ring with two carbonyl groups.

Besiege

To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender; to lay siege to.

Bewail

To express deep sorrow or regret for something.

Bewitch

To enchantsomeone; to cast a spell over someone, or to entrance them with delight.

Bhang

An edible preparation of cannabis made from the leaves and flowers of the female cannabis plant, commonly consumed in drinks in the Indian subcontinent.

Bibliophile

A person who loves or collects books, especially rare or fine editions.

Bibliophobe

A person who has a fear or aversion to books.

Bicameralism

The practice of having a legislative body with two chambers or houses.