Gorse

Gorse

/ษกษ”หs/
Noun General British

British evergreen shrub with yellow flowers (Ulex europaeus).

Etymology & History

British spiny shrub. British flora. Yellow flowering British moorland. Coconut scent British spring. Reflects British botanical vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Informal
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