burley

¹ American  

[bur-lee] / ˈbɜr li /

noun

(often initial capital letter)

plural

burleys

1. an American tobacco with thin leaves and light color, grown especially in Kentucky and nearby regions, used mostly in cigarettes.

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burley ² American  

[bur-lee] / ˈbɜr li /

noun

Informal.

plural

burleys

1. a burlesque show.

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Burley ³ American  

[bur-lee] / ˈbɜr li /

noun

1. a male given name.

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burley ¹ British  

/ ˈbɜːlɪ /

noun

1. a variant spelling of berley

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burley ² British  

/ ˈbɜːlɪ /

noun

1. a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky

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Etymology

Origin of burley¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; apparently from proper name

Origin of burley²

burlecue, burleycue

Example Sentences

A Craig Burley goal secured a 1-1 draw in the second game against Norway in Bordeaux.

From BBC

“Of all the copper that exists in the ground globally, 70% of those resources are comprised of primary sulfides, this mineralogy that we’re looking to unlock,” said Nuton chief executive Adam Burley.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Nuton name plays on Isaac Newton, the alchemist, as well as the hunt for “a new ton” of copper, which had become elusive via deal or discovery, Burley said.

From The Wall Street Journal

They haven't looked this good since George Burley was in charge two decades ago, that particular Hearts challenge getting snuffed out not by the Old Firm but by the folly of the club's owner at the time, Vlad Romanov.

From BBC

Ben Duckett, with his swashbuckling 149, is the newest candidate to be immortalised by the Burley Banksy.

From BBC