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bur⋅ley

1[bur-lee]
–noun, plural -leys. (often initial capital letter)
an American tobacco with thin leaves and light color, grown esp. in Kentucky and nearby regions, used mostly in cigarettes.

Origin:
1880–85, Americanism; appar. from proper name

bur⋅ley

2[bur-lee]
–noun, plural -leys. Informal.
a burlesque show.

Origin:
cf. burlecue, burleycue

Bur⋅ley

[bur-lee]
–noun
a male given name.
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bur·ley   (bûr'lē)   
n.   pl. bur·leys
A light-colored tobacco grown chiefly in Kentucky and used especially in making cigarettes.

[Probably from the name Burley.]
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