thornbush

thorn·bush

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thawrn-boo sh]
- /ˈθɔrnˌbʊʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thawrn-boo sh]
- /ˈθɔrnˌbʊʃ/

Definition of thornbush word

noun thornbush any of various shrubs or bushes having spines or thorns. 1

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Origin of thornbush

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English. See thorn, bush1

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Parts of speech for Thornbush

noun

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thornbush popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

thornbush usage trend in Literature

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