burr grass — /ˈbɜ gras/ (say ber grahs) noun 1. any grass of the genus Cenchrus, characterised by having burrs. 2. any other grass with burr like seeds, as small burr grass …
burr — [bə: US bə:r] n [Sense: 1,4; Date: 1600 1700; Origin: Probably from a Scandinavian language] [Sense: 2 3; Date: 1700 1800; Origin: Probably from the sound.] 1.) also bur the seed container of some plants, covered with sharp points that make it… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Burr conspiracy — The Burr conspiracy was a suspected treasonous cabal of planters, politicians and army officers led by former U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr. According to the accusations against him, Burr’s goal was to create an independent nation in the center… … Wikipedia
Burr (novel) — infobox Book | name = Burr title orig = translator = image caption = author = Gore Vidal illustrator = cover artist = country = United States language = English series = Narratives of Empire genre = Historical novel publisher = Random House… … Wikipedia
Burr Caswell — Infobox Person name = Burr Caswell image size =100 px caption = birth name = birth date = 3 January 1807 birth place = Glens Falls, Warren County, New York death date = 15 September 1896 death cause = Natural causes resting place = Lakeview… … Wikipedia
burr — I. /bɜ / (say ber) noun 1. Botany the rough, prickly case around the seeds of certain plants, as of the bindi eye and Bathurst burr. 2. any burr bearing plant. 3. something or someone that adheres like a burr. 4. any of various knots, knobs,… …
burr — burr1 /berr/, n. 1. Also, buhr. a protruding, ragged edge raised on the surface of metal during drilling, shearing, punching, or engraving. 2. a rough or irregular protuberance on any object, as on a tree. 3. a small, hand held, power driven… … Universalium
Burr — This most interesting surname is of early medieval origin, and has a number of possible interpretations. Firstly, it may derive from a nickname, from the Middle English burre , a bur, which was used by Shakespeare to describe one who was… … Surnames reference
burr — noun (C) 1 a fairly quiet regular sound like something turning quickly; whirr: the burr of a sewing machine 2 a way of pronouncing English with a strong r sound 3 also bur the seed container of some plants, covered with prickles 1 (1) that make… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Northumbrian Burr — The term Northumbrian Burr refers to the distinctive uvular pronunciation of R in the traditional dialects of Northumberland, Tyneside ( Geordie ), and northern County Durham. Contents 1 Pronunciation 2 Effects on neighbouring sounds 3 Hi … Wikipedia
