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Meaning of brittlebush in English

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  1. Noun

    brittlebush

    Etymology

    early 20th century; earliest use found in William Hornaday (1854–1937)

    Definitions

    1. fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers

    Examples

    • « produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine »

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