HyperDic: burton

English > 3 senses of the word Burton:
NOUNperson Burton, Richard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis BurtonEnglish explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
person Burton, Richard BurtonWelsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
foodBurtona strong dark English ale
Burton > pronunciation
Soundsber'tahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > Burton: 3 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningEnglish explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890).
SynonymsRichard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton
Instance ofexplorer, adventurersomeone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
SpanishRichard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton
CatalanRichard Burton
English > Burton: 3 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningWelsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984).
SynonymRichard Burton
Instance ofactor, histrion, player, thespian, role playerA theatrical performer
SpanishRichard Burton
CatalanRichard Burton
English > Burton: 3 senses > noun 3, food
MeaningA strong dark English ale.
BroaderaleA general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast
Spanishburton
Catalanburton

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