Index of English words, starting with "bu"

(1) - Bullfrog (n.) A very large species of frog (Rana Catesbiana), found in North America; -- so named from its loud bellowing in spring.

(1) - Bullhead (n.) A small black water insect.
(2) - Bullhead (n.) A stupid fellow; a lubber.
(3) - Bullhead (n.) The golden plover.
(4) - Bullhead (n.) The black-bellied plover (Squatarola helvetica); -- called also beetlehead.
(5) - Bullhead (n.) A marine fish of the genus Cottus; the sculpin.
(6) - Bullhead (n.) In America, several species of Amiurus; -- called also catfish, horned pout, and bullpout.
(7) - Bullhead (n.) A fresh-water fish of many species, of the genus Uranidea, esp. U. gobio of Europe, and U. Richardsoni of the United States; -- called also miller's thumb.

(1) - Bullion (n.) Heavy twisted fringe, made of fine gold or silver wire and used for epaulets; also, any heavy twisted fringe whose cords are prominent.
(2) - Bullion (n.) Showy metallic ornament, as of gold, silver, or copper, on bridles, saddles, etc.
(3) - Bullion (n.) Base or uncurrent coin.
(4) - Bullion (n.) Uncoined gold or silver in the mass.

(1) - Bullionist (n.) An advocate for a metallic currency, or a paper currency always convertible into gold.