[ 'bjʊərəʊ ]
■ noun ( plural ~x or ~s )
1》 Brit. a writing desk with drawers and an angled top that opens downwards to form a writing surface.
↘ N. Amer. a chest of drawers.
2》 an office for transacting particular business.
↘a government department.
Origin
C17: from Fr., orig. 'baize' (often used to cover writing desks).