Words that start with B

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Bis forBizarre

Something is bizarre if it is strikingly odd in appearance or effect.

Adjectives

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Bis forBlack

Black is the colour of the night sky or the deepest, darkest shadow. The swan in the picture is black.

Colors

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A black eye is an injury that looks worse than it really is. A black eye, or shiner, can be caused by any damage near the eye or eyebrow. Even a small bump or knock can cause a spectacular black eye.

Medical

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Bis forBlack Panther

A black panther is simply a leopard that is very dark. If you look closely, you can still see the spots.

Cats

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Bis forBlackberry

Scientific name: rubus fruticosus

Blackberries are the fruit of a very thorny plant closely related to the raspberry. They spread quickly by sending roots under the ground that then sprout new plants. They can easily get unmanageable and are hard to keep under control because of the thorns. Today, you can buy thornless blackberries. Blackberries are most often used to make jam.

Berries

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Bis forBlackboard

A blackboard, or chalkboard, is a surface you can write on in chalk. Blackboards are usually used in classrooms or to write menus in restaurants.

Communication, Education

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Bis forBlackcurrant

Scientific name: ribes nigrum

Blackcurrents are a small berry related to redcurrants and gooseberries. They are used mainly for their juice, and made into drinks or cordials. Blackcurrents have a very, very high vitamin C content, with 100 grams of the fruit providing 3 times what you need each day.

Berries

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Bis forBlacksmith

A blacksmith is someone who makes things out of metal, particularly iron, for a living. Blacksmiths use tools like a forge, hammer and anvil. Blacksmiths make items like tools, weapons and furniture from iron. Someone who makes horseshoes is called a farrier, not a blacksmith.

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