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Bloomer vs Bun - What's the difference?

bloomer | bun |

As nouns the difference between bloomer and bun

is that bloomer is an ironworker while bun is a small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced.

As a proper noun Bloomer

is {{surname|lang=en}.

As a verb bun is

to smoke cannabis.

As an initialism BUN is

blood, urea, nitrogen.

bloomer

English

Etymology 1

From the word bloom'', for an iron ingot, from the Old English word ''bl?ma .

Noun

(en noun)
  • An ironworker.
    • See also
    * Blumer, Bloomer

    Etymology 2

    (bloom).

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A circular loaf of white bread.
  • A blooming flower.
  • One who blooms, matures, or develops.
    • She was a late bloomer .

    Etymology 3

    , from the surname of the American woman who sought to introduce this style of dress.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (historical) A costume for women, consisting of a short dress with loose trousers gathered around the ankles, and often a broad-brimmed hat.
  • (historical) A woman who wears a Bloomer costume.
    • Derived terms
    * bloomers

    Anagrams

    *

    bun

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A small bread roll, often sweetened or spiced.
  • A tight roll of hair worn at the back of the head.
  • (Ireland) A cupcake.
  • (slang, British) A drunken spree.
  • (Internet, slang) A newbie.
  • (dialect, obsolete) A squirrel or rabbit.

    • Synonyms

    * (hairstyle) French roll

    Derived terms

    * bun fight * bun stock * Chelsea bun * currant bun * have a bun in the oven * hot cross bun

    Verb

    (bunn)
  • (UK, slang) To smoke cannabis.

    • Anagrams

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