Words |
Parts of Speech |
Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
burning |
present participle & vb. noun |
of Burn, That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery., Consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal., The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated. |
burnish |
adjective |
To cause to shine; to make smooth and bright; to polish; specifically, to polish by rubbing with something hard and smooth; as, to burnish brass or paper., To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large., The effect of burnishing; gloss; brightness; luster. |
burnous |
noun |
A cloaklike garment and hood woven in one piece, worn by Arabs., A combination cloak and hood worn by women. |