benjamin-bush

[ ben-juh-muhn-boosh ]
/ ˈbɛn dʒə mənˌbʊʃ /

noun

spicebush.

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Origin of benjamin-bush

First recorded in 1755–65

Words nearby benjamin-bush

benison, Beni-Suef, Benita, benitoite, benjamin, benjamin-bush, Benjamin-Constant, Benjaminite, Benjamins, Ben Lomond, Benn
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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 Sharp

  • Spice-bush: wild allspice, fever-bush, Benjamin-bush (Benzoin æstivale).

    The Spring of the Year|Dallas Lore Sharp