Spicebush Definition
spīsbo͝osh
noun
An aromatic E North American plant (Lindera benzoin) of the laurel family, with leathery leaves, small yellowish flowers, and red fruit formerly dried for use as a spice.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
(US, botany) The common spicebush, Lindera benzoin, whose leaves have a distinctive strong citrusy aroma.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Benzoin odoriferum
- Benjamin bush
- lindera-benzoin
- American spicebush
- spice bush
- Calycanthus occidentalis
- California allspice
Other Word Forms of Spicebush
Noun
Singular:
spicebush
Plural:
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