Words that start with B

Bright blue birds bite bruised bananas.

Bis forBird

Birds are a special type of animal that has two legs and two wings and is covered in feathers. Most birds can fly. Some birds, like the penguin and emu cannot fly, but they still have tiny wings. Some kinds of birds, such as parrots, can mimic what people say so well it seems like they can talk.
Scientific name: strelitzia reginae
The bird of paradise is a large shrub native to Africa, also called the crane flower. They have very large leaves and a distinctive flower, and can grow to around 2-3 metres tall. They will tolerate both drought and mild frost.

Bis forBirman

Birmans are sometimes referred to as the "Sacred cat of Burma". They have long hair, dark points, and blue eyes. They have white toes but dark legs.

Bis forBirthday

Your birthday is the anniversary of your birth. Birthdays happen once a year on the same date as you were born. You usually get together with your family and friends on your birthday, and have a party with cake.

Bis forBiscuit

In some countries, a biscuit is another word for cookie. And in some countries, it is another word for a scone.

Bis forBison

Scientific name: bison bison
The American Bison is a very large type of cow. They once travelled in massive herds over America, but they were killed almost to extinction by people in the 19th century. A bison has a shaggy, long, dark brown winter coat, and a lighter weight, lighter brown summer coat. Bison can reach up to 2 meters (6.6 ft) tall, 3 meters (10 ft) long, and weigh 400 kilograms (882 lb) to 1,000 kilograms (2,205 lb).

Bis forBit

A bit is the part of the horse's harness that goes inside its mouth. The bit is held in place by the bridle, and reins are attached to either side of the bit. The combination of all three is used by the rider to help control the horse.

Bis forBitch

A bitch is a female dog.

Bis forBite

You bite something when you hold it in your mouth, between your teeth. You usually bite to break off a piece of something, like biting off a mouthful of an apple. The cat in the picture is biting the woman's nose. Insects like mosquitos that don't have mouths like ours can still bite you with their tongues.

Bis forBitter

Bitter is a strong flavor that is the opposite of sweet. Beer has a bitter flavor.