BURL - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
remove the burls from cloth
Categories: Remove, Take, Take away, Withdraw
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a large rounded outgrowth on the trunk or branch of a tree
Categories: Plant process, Enation
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "burl" comes from Medieval Latin burra. It started in Old French bourre. Then it appeared in Old French bouril. Later, people used it in Middle English burle.
🧩 Fun Fact
Following this word's journey reveals ancient trade routes and cultural exchanges.