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burley
1[ bur-lee ]
/ ˈbɜr li /
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noun, plural bur·leys.(often initial capital letter)
an American tobacco with thin leaves and light color, grown especially in Kentucky and nearby regions, used mostly in cigarettes.
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Origin of burley
1An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; apparently from proper name
Words nearby burley
burled, Burleigh, Burleson, burlesque, burletta, burley, burleycue, Burlingame, Burlington, burlwood, burly
Other definitions for burley (2 of 3)
burley2
[ bur-lee ]
/ ˈbɜr li /
noun, plural bur·leys.Informal.
a burlesque show.
Other definitions for burley (3 of 3)
Burley
[ bur-lee ]
/ ˈbɜr li /
noun
a male given name.
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British Dictionary definitions for burley (1 of 2)
British Dictionary definitions for burley (2 of 2)
burley2
/ (ˈbɜːlɪ) /
noun
a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky
Word Origin for burley
C19: probably from the name Burley
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