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silver-bush

silver-bush

9.9
A North American bush with silvery leaves and fruit that loses leaves in winter
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪlvər bʌʃ/
  • US
translation icon : arbusto plateado
  • The silver-bush is valued for its beautiful, silvery leaves that brighten up the garden.

Examples

  • The silver-bush is prized in gardens for its striking foliage and resistance to drought.

  • We planted a silver-bush along the edge of the path to add contrast to the greenery.

  • Botanists studied the unique adaptation of the silver-bush to sandy soils.

  • The silver-bush thrives in the sunny garden.

  • I planted a silver-bush in my backyard last spring.

  • We chose the silver-bush for landscaping because it requires little water and thrives in sunlight.

  • During our hike, we came across a silver-bush with vibrant fruits glistening in the sunlight.

Synonyms

Elaeagnus commutata
vssilver-bush
  • Specialized
9.9

A bush with silvery leaves and fruit that grows in North America

is the everyday common name rather than the Latin scientific label
silverberry
vssilver-bush
  • US
9.3

A bush with silvery leaves and small fruits that grows in dry soil in North America

emphasizes the plant's silvery leaves and fruits without habitat detail
silver berry
vssilver-bush
9.1

A small bush or tree with silvery leaves and small yellow fruits

refers specifically to the shrub form rather than a small tree

Surface Forms

silver-bush singular
silver-bushes plural

Morphology

silver-bush = silver + bush (transparent) = silver + bush

The compound is directly interpretable as a bush characterized by a silvery appearance, so learners can derive the meaning from its parts.

Etymology

Silver-bush is a simple compound of silver ('shiny gray metal' or the pale gray color) and bush ('a low shrub'), so it names a North American shrub known for its silvery leaves and fruits that often loses its leaves in winter.