Index of English words, starting with "bu"

(1) - Bunkum (n.) See Buncombe.
(2) - Bunkum (n.) Speech-making for the gratification of constituents, or to gain public applause; flattering talk for a selfish purpose; anything said for mere show.

(1) - Bunny (n.) A pet name for a rabbit or a squirrel.
(2) - Bunny (n.) A great collection of ore without any vein coming into it or going out from it.

(1) - Bunt (v. t. & i.) To strike or push with the horns or head; to butt; as, the ram bunted the boy.
(2) - Bunt (v. i.) To swell out; as, the sail bunts.
(3) - Bunt (n.) The middle part, cavity, or belly of a sail; the part of a furled sail which is at the center of the yard.
(4) - Bunt (n.) A fungus (Ustilago foetida) which affects the ear of cereals, filling the grains with a fetid dust; -- also called pepperbrand.

(1) - Bunting (n.) Alt. of Buntine
(2) - Bunting (n.) A bird of the genus Emberiza, or of an allied genus, related to the finches and sparrows (family Fringillidae).