English

Etymology 1
OE. bur#Old English|būr, from Ger. *būraz. Cognate with German Bauer �birdcage�, Swedish bur#Swedish|bur �cage�.

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Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-a��(r)|-a��(r)

Noun
en-noun

1. A large nest made of grass and bright objects, used by the bower bird during courtship displays.
2. A shady, leafy shelter or recess in a garden or woods
3. A woman's bedroom or private apartments, especially in a medieval castle
4. literary A picturesque country cottage, especially one that is used as a retreat

Etymology 2
G. Bauer.

Noun
en-noun

1. Either of the two highest trumps in euchre.

Etymology 3
From the bow of a ship

Noun
en-noun

1. Nautical A type of ship's anchor, carried at the bow.

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