benjamin-bush
[ ben-juh-muh n-boo sh ]
/ ˈbɛn dʒə mənˌbʊʃ /
noun
Origin of benjamin-bush
First recorded in 1755–65
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Definition for benjamin-bush (2 of 2)
spicebush
[ spahys-boo sh ]
/ ˈspaɪsˌbʊʃ /
noun
Also called spice-wood.
a yellow-flowered, North American shrub, Lindera benzoin, of the laurel family, whose bark and leaves have a spicy odor.
a North American shrub, Calycanthus occidentalis, having oblong leaves and fragrant, light-brown flowers.
Also called
Benjamin-bush.
Example sentences from the Web for benjamin-bush
You should see the “spice-bush” (wild allspice or fever-bush or Benjamin-bush) in bloom in the damp March woods.
The Spring of the Year |Dallas Lore SharpSpice-bush: wild allspice, fever-bush, Benjamin-bush (Benzoin æstivale).
The Spring of the Year |Dallas Lore Sharp
British Dictionary definitions for benjamin-bush
spicebush
/ (ˈspaɪsˌbʊʃ) /
noun
a North American lauraceous shrub, Lindera benzoin, having yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and bark