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Definition of Burnets

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 Burnets 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)...
- 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)...
- personality. The Burnets moved to Terang in 1909, when Frank was posted to be the bank manager there, having declined a post in London. Burnet was interested...
- 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...
- William Burnet may refer to: William Burnet (colonial administrator) (1688–1729) British colonial administrator William Burnet (physician) (1730–1791)...
- Thomas Burnet (c. 1635? – 27 September 1715) was an English theologian and writer on cosmogony. He was born at Croft near Darlington in 1635. After studying...
- as vice president. During the transition of power, Burnet's son Jacob died at Velasco. The Burnets returned to their home, which had been looted, which...
- 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...
- Susan Burnet (25 November 1938 – 17 January 2010) was a British actress born in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (which later became Harare, Zimbabwe). The...
- himself and then, after 1823, in partnership with his brother David. The Burnets imported goods and were involved in the lumber trade, as well as owning...