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Definition of Burnet

Burnet
Burnet Bur"net, n. [OE. burnet burnet; also, brownish (the plant perh. being named from its color), fr. F. brunet, dim. of brun brown; cf. OF. brunete a sort of flower. See Brunette.] (Bot.) A genus of perennial herbs (Poterium); especially, P.Sanguisorba, the common, or garden, burnet. Burnet moth (Zo["o]l.), in England, a handsome moth (Zyg[ae]na filipendula), with crimson spots on the wings. Burnet saxifrage. (Bot.) See Saxifrage. Canadian burnet, a marsh plant (Poterium Canadensis). Great burnet, Wild burnet, Poterium (or Sanguisorba) oficinalis.

Meaning of Burnet from wikipedia

- Look up burnet in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Burnet may refer to: Burnet moth, the Zygaenidae family of diurnal moths Six-spot burnet (Z. filipendulae)...
- Guy Burnet (born 8 August 1983) is a British actor. Burnet was born in London, England. He attended Holland Park School where his interest in drama first...
- Sir Frank Macfarlane Burnet OM AK KBE FRS FAA FRSNZ (3 September 1899 – 31 August 1985), usually known as Macfarlane or Mac Burnet, was an Australian virologist...
- John Burnet may refer to: John Burnet (MP) (by 1527–57/59), MP for Arundel John Burnet (painter) (1781–1868), Scottish engraver and painter John Burnet (abolitionist)...
- Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American comedian, actress, and singer. Her comedy-variety show The Carol Burnett Show, which originally...
- William Burnet may refer to: William Burnet (colonial administrator) (1688–1729) British colonial administrator William Burnet (physician) (1730–1791)...
- salad burnet, garden burnet, small burnet, burnet (also used for Sanguisorba generally),[citation needed] pimpernelle, Toper's plant, and burnet-bloodwort...
- David Burnet or Burnett may refer to: David G. Burnet (1788–1870), president of the interim government of the Republic of Texas during 1836 David Burnet (Quebec...
- Burnet is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Alastair Burnet (1928–2013), British journalist. Alexander Burnet (1615–1684), Scottish...
- Sir James William Alexander Burnet (12 July 1928 – 20 July 2012), known as Alastair Burnet, was a British journalist and broadcaster, best known for his...