"bu" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} bu
  1. Abbreviation of bushel, a unit of weight or dry measure. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: bushel (extra: a unit of weight or dry measure)
    Sense id: en-bu-en-noun-GhATB3TE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 78 22
  2. Clipping of bureau. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, clipping Alternative form of: bureau
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