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squawbush

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The deciduous shrub Cornus amomum.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

The shrub Rhus trilobata.

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noun

Meaning 3

deciduous shrub of California with unpleasantly scented usually trifoliate leaves and edible fruit

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: squaw-bush, skunkbush, Rhus trilobata

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: sumac, sumach, shumac

History

Etymology

From squaw + bush.