the bush
noun
: a large area (such as in Australia or Africa) that has not been cleared and that is not used for farming
She recently spent several weeks in the bush.
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The Bindjareb’s practice of firestick farming, in which parts of the bush were burned to draw out animals for hunting and to encourage plant regrowth, led the settlers to believe that the Bindjareb were attacking their farming areas, further straining relations.
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Apply 3 to 4 inches of mulch around the plant, leaving space at the base of the bush.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Blueberry bushes with upright growth, like Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush, perform well after thinning overly long canes from the top of the bush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
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Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
Apply 3 to 4 inches of mulch around the plant, leaving space at the base of the bush.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 12 Mar. 2026
Blueberry bushes with upright growth, like Rabbiteye and Southern Highbush, perform well after thinning overly long canes from the top of the bush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
The main restaurant unfolds across a wraparound deck overlooking an area for fireside dinners and performances by traditional Venda dancers and drummers, but there are plenty of opportunities to dine in the bush.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
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“The bush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20bush. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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