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benjamin-bush

ben·ja·min-bush
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-juh-muh n boo sh]
    • /ˈbɛn dʒə mən bʊʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ben-juh-muh n boo sh]
    • /ˈbɛn dʒə mən bʊʃ/

Definitions of benjamin-bush word

  • noun benjamin-bush Also called spice-wood. a yellow-flowered, North American shrub, Lindera benzoin, of the laurel family, whose bark and leaves have a spicy odor. 1
  • noun benjamin-bush a North American shrub, Calycanthus occidentalis, having oblong leaves and fragrant, light-brown flowers. 1

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Origin of benjamin-bush

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65

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Parts of speech for Benjamin-bush

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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benjamin-bush popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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