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burro

[bur-oh, boor-oh, buhr-oh] / ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʊər oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ /
NOUN
donkey
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


Example Sentences

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I had meant the burro line as a joke, but now I’m thinking it’s not such a bad idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 1, 2024

The bullet removed from that burro was fired from Arnet’s rifle, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2024

The image of the burro as a miner’s faithful beast of burden contrasts starkly with ecological reality, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2023

Meléndez’s illustrations of a seven-pointed star and a burro piñata are among a select group of 31 stamp issues this year.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 31, 2023

Tayo was sitting under the elm tree in the shade when Harley came riding up on the black burro.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko