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.

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Synonyms:
  • Benzoin odoriferum
  • Benjamin bush
  • lindera-benzoin
  • American spicebush
  • spice bush
  • Calycanthus occidentalis
  • California allspice

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Noun

Singular:
spicebush
Plural:
spicebushes

Origin of Spicebush

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