buro

1 of 2

noun (1)

bu·​ro

like bureau

plural -s

: bureau sense 3b

buro

2 of 2

noun (2)

bu·​ro

ˈbü(ˌ)rō

plural -s

: a Philippine dish of fish prepared with boiled rice, salt, and spicy seasonings

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Russian byuro, from French bureau

Noun (2)

Tagalog

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!