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Meaning of gorse
A spiny shrub, typically found in dry or sandy areas, with bright yellow flowers.
Etymology of gorse
The word "gorse" has its roots in Old English and Middle English, derived from the Old English word "gorst" or "gorse", which referred to a type of thorny shrub.
The term is also related to the Old French word "gorce" and the Middle English word "gorse", which carried similar meanings.
Historically, the word has been used to describe various types of thorny or prickly plants, with its modern usage primarily referring to the specific shrub species.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A spiny shrub with yellow flowers, native to western Europe and northwest Africa, often found in dry or sandy areas.
- A type of prickly vegetation, often considered a weed or nuisance in certain contexts.
Usage Examples
- The hillside was covered in gorse, its bright yellow flowers a vibrant splash of color against the dull green landscape.
- The hikers had to navigate through thick gorse and brambles to reach the summit.
- The farmer struggled to clear the gorse from his field, its spiny stems and roots making it a stubborn and difficult weed to eradicate.
Antonyms
smooth plant
soft leaf
delicate flower
tame vegetation
cultivated crop
domesticated plant
gentle greenery
lush grass
tender shoot
non-thorny bush
spineless shrub
weedless garden
prickless plant
painless flora
harmless growth
soft brush
leafy tree
flowering vine
grassy lawn
manicured hedge