Beur

/ French (bœr) /

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noun

a person born in France of North African descent

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His boss, whom he admires, is waiting to meet with him about the big project.

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Word Origin for Beur

C20: derived from backslang of the syllables of French arabe Arab

Words nearby Beur

betwixt and between, Betws-y-Coed, Betz, Beulah, up on something, be, Beur, beurre blanc, beurre fondu, beurre manié, beurre noir, beurre noisette

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