burley

bur·ley

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-lee]
- /ˈbɜr li/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-lee]
- /ˈbɜr li/

Definitions of burley word

noun burley a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky 3
noun burley a thin-leaved, light-colored tobacco grown in Kentucky and surrounding states, usually containing less nicotine than the dark-colored tobaccos 3
noun plural burley an American tobacco with thin leaves and light color, grown especially in Kentucky and nearby regions, used mostly in cigarettes. 1
noun plural burley a burlesque show. 1
noun burley a male given name. 1
noun burley A tobacco grown mainly in Kentucky used in making cigarettes. 0

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Origin of burley

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

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

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burley popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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