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burley

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bur·ley  (bûrl)
n. pl. bur·leys
A light-colored tobacco grown chiefly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes.
[Probably from the name Burley.]
burley1
n & vb
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Fishing) a variant spelling of berley
burley2
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky
[probably from the name Burley]


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