bureau (n.)

  1. an administrative unit of government; the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau; Office of Management and Budget; Tennessee Valley Authority

    [ Syn: agency , federal agency , government agency , office , authority ]

  2. furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

    [ Syn: chest of drawers , chest , dresser ]

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