Definitions of burning bush
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(Old Testament) the bush that burned without being consumed and from which God spoke to Moses
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deciduous shrub having purple capsules enclosing scarlet seeds
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synonyms:
Euonymus atropurpureus, wahoo
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densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn
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synonyms:
Bassia scoparia, Kochia scoparia, belvedere, fire bush, fire-bush, summer cypress
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Eurasian perennial herb with white flowers that emit flammable vapor in hot weather
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synonyms:
Dictamnus alba, dittany, fraxinella, gas plant
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type of:
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herb, herbaceous plant
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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herb, herbaceous plant
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