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burrow
[ bur-oh, buhr-oh ]
/ ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ /
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noun
a hole or tunnel in the ground made by a rabbit, fox, or similar animal for habitation and refuge.
a place of retreat; shelter or refuge.
verb (used without object)
verb (used with object)
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Origin of burrow
1325–75; Middle English borow, earlier burh, apparently gradational variant of late Middle English beri burrow, variant of earlier berg refuge, Old English gebeorg, derivative of beorgan to protect; akin to Old English burgen grave, i.e., place of protection for a body; see bury
OTHER WORDS FROM burrow
bur·row·er, nounun·bur·rowed, adjectiveWords nearby burrow
Burrillville, burrito, burro, burro's tail, Burroughs, burrow, burrowing blenny, burrowing owl, burrstone, burry, bursa
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British Dictionary definitions for burrow
burrow
/ (ˈbʌrəʊ) /
noun
a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a rabbit, fox, or other small animal, for habitation or shelter
a small snug place affording shelter or retreat
verb
Derived forms of burrow
burrower, nounWord Origin for burrow
C13: probably a variant of borough
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