Bur: meaning, definitions and examples
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bur
[ bษหr ]
botanical term
A bur is a seed or a dry fruit that has spines, hooks, or barbs, which allows it to attach to animal fur or clothing. This adaptation helps in the dispersal of seeds as the bur travels to new locations. Bur plants are often found in grasslands and are typically considered weeds. They play a role in the ecosystem by providing food for certain animals and insect larvae.
Synonyms
hitchhiker, prickly seed, spiny fruit
Examples of usage
- The dog came back covered in burs.
- Children often collect burs during their outdoor adventures.
- Some plants use burs to spread their seeds.
to attach
To bur means to become attached to something, typically in reference to the way a bur attaches itself to an animal's fur or a person's clothing. This verb form is less commonly used than the noun form but is still recognized in biological contexts. It emphasizes the action of clinging or adhering.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The burrs bur into my pants while walking through the field.
- If you are not careful, burs can bur into your hair.
- They bur on to unsuspecting hikers.
Translations
Translations of the word "bur" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bur
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Burg
๐ฎ๐ฉ bur
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัั
๐ต๐ฑ bur
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใ
๐ซ๐ท bur
๐ช๐ธ bur
๐น๐ท bur
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ bur
๐ธ๐ฐ bur
๐จ๐ณ ๆด
๐ธ๐ฎ bur
๐ฎ๐ธ bur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑาฑั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bur
๐ฒ๐ฝ bur
Etymology
The word 'bur' originates from the Old English term 'burra,' which referred to a rough, prickly seed. This is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*buraz,' which also referred to a thorn or prick. Over time, the meaning of 'bur' evolved to describe the spiny seed formations we recognize today. The term was adopted into Middle English, maintaining its focus on the burr's characteristics and its role in seed dispersal. The adaptability and ecological importance of burs have made them a topic of interest in botany, and they are often used as a model for studying plant mechanisms of seed dispersal. Today, 'bur' is widely recognized in the context of both botany and everyday life, especially in relation to outdoor activities.