noun
Bur
Bur (noun) means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing (an alternate spelling of "burr"). Example: “Burs stuck to the dog's coat after the walk through the field.”
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A prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing (an alternate spelling of "burr").
"Burs stuck to the dog's coat after the walk through the field."
How to use Bur
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA spiky seed pod that hitches a ride on fur or fabric — usually spelled "burr".
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_____ stuck to the dog's coat after the walk through the field.
Etymology
From Middle English burre, of unknown origin but probably from North Germanic (Scandinavian) source or from Old English byrst (“bristle”). See also burr. Compare English bristle, Danish burre (“bur, burdock”), Norwegian borre, Swedish borre, and Old Norse burst (“bristle”).
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bur” mean?
The word “Bur” means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing (an alternate spelling of "burr"). In plain terms, a spiky seed pod that hitches a ride on fur or fabric — usually spelled "burr".
How do you use “Bur” in a sentence?
Here is “Bur” used in a sentence: “Burs stuck to the dog's coat after the walk through the field.”
What part of speech is “Bur”?
“Bur” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Bur?
"Bur" (noun) means a prickly seed case or flower head that clings to fur or clothing (an alternate spelling of "burr").
