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Burr - Definition and Overview |
| Related Words: Adhesive, Barnacle, Belch, Blat, Bramble, Bray, Brier, Bristle, Bulldog, Buzz, Cactus, Capsule, Cement, Clash |
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A burr is a seed or type of fruiting body, borne by certain plants, in which the seeds bear hooks or teeth which attach themselves to fur or clothing of passing animals or people. The hooks or teeth can be irritants. It is the inspiration of Velcro.
Examples of plants that produce burrs include;
A burr is also any regional accent with French-type (uvular) "r" sound, e.g. the Northumberland burr. Words used to describe other accents include twang and drawl.
Burr is also a common surname. See Raymond Burr, Aaron Burr, Burr: A Novel (about Aaron).
Burr is a giant in Norse mythology.
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