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scarlet bush

scarlet bush

8.9
A shrub with bright red or orange flowers that attracts hummingbirds
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : arbusto escarlata
  • We planted a scarlet bush near the patio to enjoy its blooms throughout the summer.

Examples

  • Gardeners often choose the scarlet bush for its ability to attract hummingbirds.

  • The scarlet bush added a splash of color to the garden with its vivid flowers.

  • The scarlet bush blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • Have you seen the scarlet bushes in the garden?

  • Gardeners often choose the scarlet bush for its ability to attract hummingbirds.

  • The scarlet bush added a splash of color to the garden with its vivid flowers.

  • We planted a scarlet bush near the patio to enjoy its blooms throughout the summer.

Synonyms

Hamelia patens
vsscarlet bush
  • Specialized
9.5

A tropical bush with bright orange-red flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds

is the general shrub term rather than this specific botanical name
scarlet hamelia
vsscarlet bush
  • US
9.9

A tropical shrub with bright orange-red flowers that attract hummingbirds

is the broader common shrub term rather than this particular species label
coloradillo
vsscarlet bush
  • US
9.9

A bush with bright red or orange flowers that grows in warm places

is the general shrub description used for that plant group
Hamelia erecta
vsscarlet bush
  • Specialized
9.8

A bush with bright orange to red flowers often grown in gardens

is the broad shrub term not tied to garden cultivation wording

Surface Forms

scarlet bush singular
scarlet bushes plural

Morphology

scarlet + bush

The noun phrase is a straightforward adjectival modification: 'scarlet' describes the color and 'bush' names the plant, so the meaning is directly inferable as a bush that is scarlet-colored. This adjective + noun composition is a common, cross-linguistic pattern and would be immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner who knows both words.

Etymology

Scarlet bush comes from the simple image of a bush covered in bright scarlet flowers, like a shrub wearing a red coat that stands out and draws hummingbirds. That's why it means 'a shrub with vivid red or orange flowers'.