burley
(redirected from burleys)bur·ley
(bûr′lē)n. pl. bur·leys
A light-colored tobacco grown chiefly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes.
[Probably from the name Burley.]
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burley
(ˈbɜːlɪ)n, vb
(Fishing) a variant spelling of berley
burley
(ˈbɜːlɪ)n
(Plants) a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp in Kentucky
[C19: probably from the name Burley]
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bur•ley
(ˈbɜr li)n., pl. -leys. (often cap.)
an American tobacco with thin leaves and light color, grown esp. in Kentucky and nearby regions, used mostly in cigarettes.
[1880–85, Amer.]
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burley
Past participle: burleyed
Gerund: burleying
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