Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spahys-boo sh]
- /ˈspaɪsˌbʊʃ/
- /spˈaɪsbʊʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [spahys-boo sh]
- /ˈspaɪsˌbʊʃ/
Definitions of spicebush word
- noun spicebush 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 spicebush a North American shrub, Calycanthus occidentalis, having oblong leaves and fragrant, light-brown flowers. 1
- noun spicebush a North American lauraceous shrub, Lindera benzoin, having yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and bark 0
- noun spicebush an aromatic E North American plant (Lindera benzoin) of the laurel family, with leathery leaves, small yellowish flowers, and red fruit formerly dried for use as a spice 0
- noun spicebush Carolina allspice 0
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Origin of spicebush
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1760-70; spice + bush1
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Parts of speech for Spicebush
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spicebush popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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