bur

Meanings

• A type of burial mound.

  - "The bur mound was constructed as a bur for the deceased."

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Synonyms

bur , sticker

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bur
burr , furr , surr

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Homophones

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1. Bur () :
   

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Variants

List of all variants of bur that leads to same result
bur , burr , burred , burrs , burs , bur marigold , bur marigolds , bur oak , bur oaks , bur reed , bur reeds , Bur Sa'id , Port Said

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Forms

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The singular form of bur is 'bur'. The plural form is 'burs'. The comparative form is 'burr-ier'. The superlative form is 'burr-iest'. The infinitive form is 'to bur'. The past tense and past participle forms are 'burred' or 'burred'.

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Etymology

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Old English beor, from the Proto-Germanic word bauraz, meaning 'grave, tomb'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Barrow: A type of burial mound or tumulus, often larger and more elaborate than a bur. Also known as a barrow.

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Culture

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In many cultures, burs were used as markers for graves or as burial mounds themselves. In some traditions, the bur was believed to be the resting place of the deceased's spirit.

How to Memorize "bur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large mound of earth with a small entrance or opening at the top. This is what a bur looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Think about the words 'grave', 'tomb', and 'burial mound'. These are all related words that describe structures used for interring or burying the dead.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the following mnemonic to help remember the definition of a bur: 'Bur is a type of burial mound or grave, often constructed as a large earthen mound with a small entrance or opening at the top.' Remember, the more memorable the mnemonic, the easier it will be to remember the definition of a bur.

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