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Burr :: Burr (n.) Any rough or prickly envelope of the seeds of plants, whether a pericarp, a persistent calyx, or an involucre, as of the chestnut and burdock. Also, any weed which bears burs..

Thalassinian :: Thalassinian (n.) Any species of Thalaassinidae, a family of burrowing macrurous Crustacea, having a long and soft abdomen..

Sewellel :: Sewellel (n.) A peculiar gregarious burrowing rodent (Haplodon rufus), native of the coast region of the Northwestern United States. It somewhat resembles a muskrat or marmot, but has only a rudimentary tail. Its head is broad, its eyes are small and its fur is brownish above, gray beneath. It constitutes the family Haplodontidae. Called also boomer, showt'l, and mountain beaver..

Unburrow :: Unburrow (v. t.) To force from a burrow; to unearth.

Burr :: Burr (n.) A triangular chisel.

Sandworm :: Sandworm (n.) Any one of numerous species of annelids which burrow in the sand of the seashore.

Burring :: Burring (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Bur.

Clapper :: Clapper (n.) A rabbit burrow.

Burrower :: Burrower (n.) One who, or that which, burrows; an animal that makes a hole under ground and lives in it..

Shieldtail :: Shieldtail (n.) Any species of small burrowing snakes of the family Uropeltidae, native of Ceylon and Southern Asia. They have a small mouth which can not be dilated..

Burrhel :: Burrhel (n.) The wild Himalayan, or blue, sheep (Ovis burrhel)..

Lugworm :: Lugworm (n.) A large marine annelid (Arenicola marina) having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back. It is found burrowing in sandy beaches, both in America and Europe, and is used for bait by European fishermen. Called also lobworm, and baitworm..

Camp :: Camp (n.) A mound of earth in which potatoes and other vegetables are stored for protection against frost; -- called also burrow and pie.

Burry :: Burry (a.) Abounding in burs, or containing burs; resembling burs; as, burry wool..

Burrow :: Burrow (n.) An incorporated town. See 1st Borough.

Latibulum :: Latibulum (n.) A concealed hiding place; a burrow; a lair; a hole.

Armadillo :: Armadillo (n.) Any edentate animal if the family Dasypidae, peculiar to America. The body and head are incased in an armor composed of small bony plates. The armadillos burrow in the earth, seldom going abroad except at night. When attacked, they curl up into a ball, presenting the armor on all sides. Their flesh is good food. There are several species, one of which (the peba) is found as far north as Texas. See Peba, Poyou, Tatouay..

Woodchuck :: Woodchuck (n.) A common large North American marmot (Arctomys monax). It is usually reddish brown, more or less grizzled with gray. It makes extensive burrows, and is often injurious to growing crops. Called also ground hog..

Burr :: Burr (n.) A prickly seed vessel. See Bur, 1..

Burred :: Burred (imp. & p. p.) of Bur.

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