Burrow: meaning, definitions and examples
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burrow
[ หbสrษส ]
animal habitat
A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The rabbit dug a burrow in the ground.
- The burrow provided shelter for the family of rabbits.
Translations
Translations of the word "burrow" in other languages:
๐ต๐น toca
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Bau
๐ฎ๐ฉ liang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ nora
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉด
๐ซ๐ท terrier
๐ช๐ธ madriguera
๐น๐ท yuva
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ตด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุญุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ nora
๐ธ๐ฐ nora
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ฉด
๐ธ๐ฎ brlog
๐ฎ๐ธ hola
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yuva
๐ฒ๐ฝ madriguera
Word origin
The word 'burrow' originated from the Old English word 'byrgen' meaning a 'hiding place' or 'refuge'. Over time, it evolved to refer to the tunnels or holes dug by animals as their dwelling places. The concept of burrowing has been essential for many animal species as a means of protection and shelter.
See also: burrower.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,135, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17132 felled
- 17133 overloaded
- 17134 brackish
- 17135 burrow
- 17136 innocently
- 17137 nationalistic
- 17138 burgeoning
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