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Nov 30, 2009
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bun



Pronunciation: (bun), [key]
—n.
1. any of a wide variety of variously shaped bread rolls, usually leavened and slightly sweetened or plain, sometimes containing spices, dried currants, etc.
2. hair gathered into a round coil or knot at the nape of the neck or on top of the head in certain coiffures.
3. buns, Slang.the buttocks.

bun



Pronunciation: (bun), [key]
—n.
have a bun on, Slang.to be intoxicated: Everyone at the party seemed to have a bun on.

BUN




blood urea nitrogen: the concentration of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea, indicating kidney function.

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