brouwen — meaning in English

English meaning

• brew verb To make a drink such as tea, coffee, or beer by steeping or fermenting ingredients in hot water.
• burr noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.

Senses

brouwen is used for these senses in English:

• brew (intransitive) To attend to the business, or go through the processes, of brewing or making beer.
• burr (transitive) To pronounce with a uvular "r".

brew — full definition

1. verb To make a drink such as tea, coffee, or beer by steeping or fermenting ingredients in hot water.
2. verb To be building up or developing, often used of trouble, storms, or arguments.
3. noun A drink made by brewing, or informally, a beer.

burr — full definition

1. noun A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing.
2. noun A strong, rolled pronunciation of the letter "r," or an accent marked by it.
3. verb To grind or smooth using a small rotating abrasive tool.

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