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- US Pronunciation
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- [rab-it-bruhsh]
- /ˈræb ɪtˌbrʌʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rab-it-bruhsh]
- /ˈræb ɪtˌbrʌʃ/
Definitions of rabbitbrush word
- noun rabbitbrush any of several composite shrubs of the genus Chrysothamnus, of the western U.S. and Mexico, having whitish, hairy branches and yellow flowers. 1
- noun rabbitbrush any shrub of the genus Chrysothamnus, native to arid regions of N America, identified by its (usually) yellow flowers that bloom in late summer 0
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Origin of rabbitbrush
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; rabbit + brush2; so called because it provides shelter for jackrabbits
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Parts of speech for Rabbitbrush
noun
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rabbitbrush popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 59% 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.
rabbitbrush usage trend in Literature
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