burelly

1 of 2

adjective

bu·​rel·​ly
ˈb(y)u̇rəlē
variants or burely
ˈb(y)u̇rəlē
or less commonly burulée
-r(y)əˌlā
or buruly
-r(y)əlē

burulée

2 of 2
variants or buruly

variant of burelly

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Old French burelé, probably from burel coarse woolen cloth

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“Burelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burelly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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