Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thawrn-boo sh]
- /ˈθɔrnˌbʊʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thawrn-boo sh]
- /ˈθɔrnˌbʊʃ/
Definition of thornbush word
- noun thornbush any of various shrubs or bushes having spines or thorns. 1
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Origin of thornbush
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English. See thorn, bush1
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Parts of speech for Thornbush
noun
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preposition
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thornbush popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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