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calico bush

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Mountain laurel, a plant of species Kalmia latifolia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: lambkill, spoonwood

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

a North American evergreen shrub having glossy leaves and white or rose-colored flowers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: mountain laurel, wood laurel, American laurel, Kalmia latifolia

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: kalmia

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