sugarbush
Americannoun
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an evergreen shrub, Rhus ovata, of the cashew family, native to the desert regions of the southwestern U.S., having light yellow flowers in short, dense spikes and hairy, dark-red fruit.
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an orchard or grove of sugar maples.
Etymology
Origin of sugarbush
Example Sentences
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There is also people-watching — my favorite sport — plus the pastoral canyon light, the doves and sparrows, the black sage and sugarbush on the hill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2019
The Carlson’s sugarbush became Kraemer Lake-Wildwood County Park in 2007; maple syrup operations were allowed to continue.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 12, 2015
Still, Mr. Smith did the best he could, pointing out lachenelias, pelargonium magenta and sugarbush.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2014
“It’s only that we—” Her eyes swept over the sugarbush.
From "Miracles on Maple Hill" by Virginia Sorensen
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“I live over through the sugarbush at Aunt Fanny Hamline’s. She don’t keep horses, so I sleep in the tackroom of her barn.”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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