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Definition of honey bush in English: honey bushnoun ˈhʌnɪ bʊʃ 1Any of various shrubs, especially those having somewhat honey-scented flowers. 2Originally South African. More fully "honey bush tea". Any of several South African shrubs of the genus Cyclopia (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)), having honey-scented leaves which are infused to make a herbal tea.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in Whitelaw Ainslie (1767–1837), surgeon. From honey + bush. Definition of honey bush in US English: honey bushnounˈhʌnɪ bʊʃ 1Any of various shrubs, especially those having somewhat honey-scented flowers. 2Originally South African. More fully "honey bush tea". Any of several South African shrubs of the genus Cyclopia (family Fabaceae (Leguminosae)), having honey-scented leaves which are infused to make a herbal tea.
Origin Early 19th century; earliest use found in Whitelaw Ainslie (1767–1837), surgeon. From honey + bush. |