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burin

bu·rin

UK/ˈbjʊər.ɪn/ US/ˈbjʊəɹɪn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp point; used for engraving

Origin

Likely derived from Basque buru (“head”), referring here to a headland or promontory.

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