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Burbank
(bʉr′baŋk)
Burbank,
Luther 1849-1926; U.S. horticulturist: bred numerous varieties of fruits, vegetables, & flowers
city in SW Calif.: suburb of Los Angeles: pop. 100,000
Origin: after Dr. D. Burbank, one of the city planners
See Burbank in American Heritage Dictionary 4
A city of southern California near Los Angeles. There are several motion picture and television studios here. Population: 104,000.
, Luther 1849-1926.
American horticulturist who developed countless new varieties of fruits, vegetables, and flowers, including the russet Burbank potato and the Shasta daisy.
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