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b (1)
b [ bee ] (plural b's) or B (plural B's or Bs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. 2nd letter of English alphabet: the second letter of the English alphabet, representing a consonant sound
2. letter "b" written: a written representation of the letter "b"
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