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单词 pepperbush
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Definition of pepperbush in English:

pepperbush

noun ˈpɛpəbʊʃ
  • 1North American. Any of several ericaceous shrubs formerly placed in the genus Andromeda, especially Leucothoe racemosa and Lyonia ligustrina; more fully "white pepperbush". Now rare.

  • 2Originally North American. Any of several fragrant-flowered shrubs of the genus Clethra (family Clethraceae) of eastern North America; especially C. alnifolia, sometimes grown as an ornamental; more fully "sweet pepperbush".

  • 3Chiefly Australian= mountain pepper.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From pepper + bush.

Definition of pepperbush in US English:

pepperbush

nounˈpɛpəbʊʃ
  • 1North American. Any of several ericaceous shrubs formerly placed in the genus Andromeda, especially Leucothoe racemosa and Lyonia ligustrina; more fully "white pepperbush". Now rare.

  • 2Originally North American. Any of several fragrant-flowered shrubs of the genus Clethra (family Clethraceae) of eastern North America; especially C. alnifolia, sometimes grown as an ornamental; more fully "sweet pepperbush".

  • 3Chiefly Australian= mountain pepper.

Origin

Late 17th century (in an earlier sense). From pepper + bush.

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