Burbank

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Bur·bank ˈbər-ˌbaŋk

Luther 1849–1926 American horticulturist

Burbank

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Bur·bank ˈbər-ˌbaŋk

city north of Los Angeles in southwestern California

city just west of Chicago in northeastern Illinois

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“Burbank.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Burbank. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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