brucellinAn extract (mostly of proteins) of Brucella used in the diagnosis of brucellosis
brucellosisInfection by a bacterium of the genus Brucella, which is carried by ruminants and other mammals, with symptoms including recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression, and generalized aches and pains.
bruchidAny of the bean weevils in the family Bruchidae, now considered to be the chrysomelid subfamily Bruchinae.
bruchinAny of a class of lipids, that are esters of long-chain diols, isolated from the pea weevil (Bruchus pisorum); they induce neoplasms in pea plants
bruchineAny member of the subfamily Bruchinae of bean weevils.
bruchinidAny member of the subfamily Bruchinae of bean weevils.
BruchsalA city in Karlsruhe district, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
bruciteA mineral form of magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)₂, often found in thin foliated plates, but may be fibrous (see nemalite), of a white or greenish color and vitreous to pearly luster.
BructeriAn ancient Germanic people who lived in present-day North Rhine-Westphalia, positioned just outside the boundaries of the Roman Empire at the time.
bruisableSusceptible to bruising; capable of being bruised.
bruisablyIn a bruisable way, or to a bruisable extent.
bruiseTo strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.
bruiselikeResembling or characteristic of a bruise.
bruiserIn contact sports, an athlete whose size, strength, and/or aggressiveness make it likely that they will cause athletes on the opposing team to suffer physical punishment.
bruisewortAny plant supposed to heal bruises, such as soapwort, comfrey, or the common daisy
BrumaliaA winter solstice festival celebrated in the eastern part of the ancient Roman Empire.
brumateTo be in a lethargic state, somewhat analogous to hibernation but not the same. Commonly found in reptiles and in some other animal species, such as bears.
brumationA lethargic state that some ectothermic animals, such as many reptiles, assume during cold conditions. Partly analogous to hibernation, but physiological differences include that brumation does not depend on stored fat, but rather on reduced metabolic activity.
brunchA meal eaten later in the day than breakfast and earlier than lunch, often in a leisurely, festive, and/or social way, and often consisting of typical foods from both of those meals.
bruncheonSynonym of brunch (“meal eaten between breakfast and lunch times”).
bruncheonetteA small diner or restaurant that serves brunch.