Associations to the word «Spicebush»

Wiktionary

SPICEBUSH, noun. (US) The common spicebush, Lindera benzoin, whose leaves have a distinctive strong citrusy aroma.

Dictionary definition

SPICEBUSH, noun. Deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries.
SPICEBUSH, noun. Straggling aromatic shrub of southwestern United States having fragrant brown flowers.

Wise words

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