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.
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Origin of sugarbush
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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
“And more. You’ve had a narrow escape. You’re one lucky boy. What if the fire had spread into that sugarbush grove? Do you happen to recall whose particular grove that is?”
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
He was still faithful in coming through Aunt Fanny’s sugarbush grove every morning, though she’d threatened us all with sudden death if we trespassed.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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