bur·ro
 burro
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- pronunciation:
- bU
ro
[or]
bu
ro
- features:
- Homophone Note
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
burros |
| definition: |
A burro is a small donkey. A donkey is an animal in the same family as a horse, but it is much smaller and has longer ears. Burros are often used for carrying things when people walk long distances or when they ride on horses or larger donkeys.
The family travelled over the mountain with burros carrying their food and blankets.
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The words
burro,
borough, and
burrow all sound alike but each has a different meaning.