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Spanish gorse

Spanish gorse

9.3
A shrub with many bright yellow flowers that grows in warm places
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : genista hispánica
  • Gardeners often plant Spanish gorse as an ornamental shrub for its colorful blossoms.

Examples

  • The bright flowers of Spanish gorse brighten the hillsides each spring.

  • Unlike common gorse, Spanish gorse prefers slightly warmer climates.

  • The Spanish gorse blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Spanish gorse in the garden?

  • The vibrant yellow flowers of Spanish gorse make it a popular choice for garden landscapes.

  • In spring, the hills are covered with the bright blooms of Spanish gorse, attracting many visitors.

  • You can easily spot Spanish gorse in the countryside, especially when it is in full flower.

Synonyms

Genista hispanica
vsSpanish gorse
  • Specialized
9.9

A small upright bush with bright yellow flowers that grows in warm parts of Europe

is the familiar description focusing on appearance not botanical classification

Surface Forms

Spanish gorse singular
Spanish gorses plural

Morphology

Spanish + gorse

The meaning 'a type of gorse associated with Spain' is directly and compositionally derived from the adjective 'Spanish' (of/from Spain) modifying the noun 'gorse' (an evergreen shrub). This adjective+noun pattern indicating origin or variety is cross-linguistically common and involves no idiomatic shift, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Spanish gorse comes from a simple picture: it is a type of gorse, a spiky 'shrub' with bright yellow 'flowers' that is common in warmer parts of Spain. So the name describes an erect shrub known for its golden blossoms.