burning bush

burn·ing bush

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-ning boo sh]
- /ˈbɜr nɪŋ bʊʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bur-ning boo sh]
- /ˈbɜr nɪŋ bʊʃ/

Definitions of burning bush words

noun burning bush a rutaceous shrub, Dictamnus fraxinella, of S Europe and Asia, whose glands release a volatile inflammable oil that can burn without harming the plant: identified as the bush from which God spoke to Moses (Exodus 3:2–4) 3
noun burning bush any of several shrubs or trees, esp the wahoo, that have bright red fruits or seeds 3
noun burning bush any of several plants, esp kochia, with a bright red autumn foliage 3
noun burning bush the bush that burned without being consumed, from which God spoke to Moses (Exodus 3:2–4) 3
noun burning bush any of several American shrubs (genus Euonymus) of the staff-tree family, having brilliant red fruits or leaves 3
noun burning bush gas plant 3

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Origin of burning bush

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

1775-85 as a plant name

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Parts of speech for Burning bush

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burning bush popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

burning bush usage trend in Literature

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