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- US Pronunciation
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- [sawlt-boo sh]
- /ˈsɔltˌbʊʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sawlt-boo sh]
- /ˈsɔltˌbʊʃ/
Definitions of saltbush word
- noun saltbush any of various plants or shrubs of the genus Atriplex, having mostly alternate leaves and clusters of inconspicuous flowers, often growing in saline or alkaline soil. 1
- noun saltbush any of various chenopodiaceous shrubs of the genus Atriplex that grow in alkaline desert regions 0
- noun saltbush any of various plants (genus Atriplex) of the goosefoot family, frequently growing in saline or alkaline soil, as in salt marshes or desert areas 0
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Origin of saltbush
First appearance:
before 1860 One of the 29% newest English words
1860-65; salt1 + bush1, so called because they thrive in saline or alkaline soils
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Parts of speech for Saltbush
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saltbush popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
saltbush usage trend in Literature
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