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rabbitbrush

rab·bit·brush
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [rab-it-bruhsh]
    • /ˈræb ɪtˌbrʌʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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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