Burroughs
1 of 3biographical name (1)
Bur·roughs
ˈbər-(ˌ)ōz 
ˈbə-(ˌ)rōz
Edgar Rice 1875–1950 American writer
Burroughs
2 of 3biographical name (2)
John 1837–1921 American naturalist
Burroughs
3 of 3biographical name (3)
William Seward 1914–1997 American writer
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“Burroughs.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Burroughs. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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