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| blackberry |
the prickly bush that bears this fruit. [1/2 definitions] |
| blueberry |
the bush that produces this berry. [1/2 definitions] |
| bramble |
a kind of berry bush with thorns on its stems. Raspberry and blackberry plants are brambles. |
| branch |
a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk; limb. [1/4 definitions] |
| brier1 |
a kind of thorny plant or bush. [1/2 definitions] |
| bushy |
looking like a bush; thick and shaggy. |
| currant |
the sour berry of a bush related to the gooseberry. Currants are used in making buns, pies, and jelly. [1/2 definitions] |
| evergreen |
a tree, bush, or other plant with leaves that remain green throughout the year. [1/2 definitions] |
| forsythia |
a bush that has bright yellow flowers along its long, thin branches. Forsythias bloom in early spring. |
| holly |
a type of bush or tree with small white flowers, red berries, and shiny green leaves with sharp, pointed edges. [1/2 definitions] |
| honeysuckle |
a bush or vine with white, yellow, or pink flowers that have a sweet smell and taste. |
| huckleberry |
a low berry bush common in North America. The huckleberry is related to the blueberry. [1/2 definitions] |
| rose1 |
the bush or vine that bears such flowers. [1/4 definitions] |
| shrub |
a plant with woody stems that branch out close to the ground; bush. A shrub can be very short or as tall as a small tree. |
| stick1 |
a long and thin piece of wood, such as a stem or branch, from a tree or bush. [1/2 definitions] |
| tea |
an evergreen bush that bears white flowers and that grows mainly in Asia. [1/5 definitions] |
| willow |
a tree or bush that has narrow leaves. The long twigs of willows bend easily and are used in weaving baskets and making furniture. |
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