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Buddhism a spiritual philosophy and religion, founded in the sixth century B.C. by Buddha and widespread in Asia, that teaches release from the self and from one's earthly desires.
Buddhist one who follows the teachings of Buddhism. [2 definitions]
buddy (informal) a friend; pal. [2 definitions]
buddy-buddy (informal) having or showing great friendship.
budge to change or begin to change position slightly (usu. used negatively). [4 definitions]
budgerigar a brightly colored Australian parakeet, bred as a domestic pet.
budget a list of anticipated expenses and income for a certain period. [3 definitions]
budget-friendly of a product for sale, allowing one to stay within one's financial budget if purchased; reasonably priced; affordable.
budgie (informal) a budgerigar; parakeet.
bud vase a tall thin vase used to hold a single flower such as a rosebud.
budworm a type of caterpillar that eats the buds of plants.
buenas noches (Spanish) good night.
Buenos Aires the capital of Argentina.
buenos dias (Spanish) good morning; good day.
buff1 a soft, thick yellow leather made from the buffalo hide or the hide of other animals. [8 definitions]
buff2 to lessen the force of; act as a buffer for.
buffalo any of various large mammals with long legs, hooves, and horns native to Africa and Asia. [4 definitions]
buffalo grass a range grass found on the plains east of the Rocky Mountains.
buffer1 a device, such as a bumper, that absorbs the force of a collision. [6 definitions]
buffer2 something used to polish or shine.
buffer state a neutral country located between two potentially hostile countries and regarded as helping to discourage war.