squawbush

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun squawbush has 1 sense

squawbush, squaw-bush, skunkbush, Rhus trilobata - deciduous shrub of California with unpleasantly scented usually trifoliate leaves and edible fruit
--₁ is a kind of sumac, sumach, shumac

Definitions from the Web

Squawbush

Noun

Sense 1:

A shrub of the buckthorn family, native to North America, with small white flowers and red fruit.

Sample sentence: The squawbush is often used in landscaping due to its vibrant red fruit.

Sense 2:

A name given to various shrubs with reddish brown bark, especially the Oregon grape.

Sample sentence: The hiker spotted a squirrel hiding behind the squawbush near the trail.

Adjective

Sense 1:

Characteristic of or relating to local indigenous people or their customs.

Sample sentence: The festival celebrates the squawbush culture with traditional dances and music.