Beowulf |
the title character and hero of an anonymous, alliterative Old English epic poem. |
bequeath |
to leave or dispose of (property) by a will. [2 definitions] |
bequest |
the act of disposing of property by will. [2 definitions] |
berate |
to reproach or scold severely. |
Berber |
a member of one of several North African Muslim tribes. [2 definitions] |
berbere |
an Ethiopian spice blend, red in color and containing chili pepper and paprika, often used in stews and curries. |
berceuse |
a soothing song, as would be sung to an infant; lullaby. |
bereave |
to deprive and make mournful (usu. fol. by "of"). [2 definitions] |
bereaved |
in a state of grief over the death of a friend or relative. [2 definitions] |
bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
bereft |
past participle of bereave. [4 definitions] |
beret |
a soft, round, flat cap with a close-fitting headband and no visor, usu. made of felt or wool. |
berg |
an iceberg. |
bergamot |
a small citrus evergreen that bears a sour fruit whose rind yields a fragrant oil. [3 definitions] |
beriberi |
a disease of the nervous system, caused by lack of thiamine and characterized by paralysis of the extremities and by swelling or emaciation. |
Bering Sea |
a northern extension of the Pacific Ocean between Russia and Alaska, north of the Aleutian Islands. |
Bering Strait |
the waterway between Russia and Alaska that connects the Pacific to the Arctic Ocean. |
berkelium |
a radioactive synthetic metal element of the actinide series that has ninety-seven protons in each nucleus. (symbol: Bk) |
Berlin |
the capital of Germany. (Cf. East Berlin, West Berlin.) |
berlin |
a large four-wheeled closed carriage with separate perches for the footman and driver, and two facing seats inside. [2 definitions] |
Berliner |
a native or resident of Berlin. |