Words that start with B

Bis forBud

A bud is a point on a plant where something new is growing. Usually a bud is a place a new leaf is growing, but a flower that is just starting can also be described as a bud or flowerbud. Deciduous plants start to bud as spring approaches.

Plant parts

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Bis forBuddhism

Buddhism is a religion that started in India somewhere between the 6th and 4th centuries BC. Buddhism was founded by a man called Siddhartha Gautama, or Buddha. Buddhists can be found mainly in south-east Asia in countries like China, Burma, Japan and Tibet. Buddhists believe that you can end the suffering of life by eliminating ignorance, craving, hatred, and reaching a higher level of understanding. Once you have embraced the ideals of the Buddhist religion, you will reach the highest state of happiness, nirvana.

Religious terms

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Bis forBuddhist

Someone is Buddhist if their religion is Buddhism.

Religious terms

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Bis forBudgerigar

Scientific name: melopsittacus undulatus

A budgerigar, or budgie for short, is a very small parrot that many people keep as pets. They are very friendly, and like most parrots they can be taught to talk. Budgerigars are originally from central Australia, and were once only green and yellow. All the other colors have been created by people selectively breeding them.

Birds, Pets, Australian animals

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Bis forBudget

A budget is a document where you keep track of the amount of money you have coming in and going out. You might make a budget to keep track of your expenses when you are trying to save up to buy something.

Financial

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Bis forBudgie

Budgie is a short form of budgerigar.

Abbreviations

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Bis forBuffalo

Scientific name: syncerus caffer

The African buffalo is a type of large cow. It has a bad temperament and has never been domesticated. There are still large herds of buffalo throughout Africa.

Mammals, African animals

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Bis forBug

A bug is a slang word for any insect or anything that is like an insect, for example a spider. You might also use bug as another word for annoy, as in "stop bugging me". A bug is also a covert listening device, used to spy on what other people are talking about.

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Bis forBuggy

A buggy might mean: A two wheeled horse drawn vehicle, historically in the UK. Also called a trap. A four wheeled light carriage in the US, particularly in Amish communities.

Vehicles

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Bis forBuick

Buick is a brand of car made by GM in the United States.

Car manufacturers