Dutch

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Reduplication of English bush, which in turn derives from Dutch bosch.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /buʃˈbuʃ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: bush‧bush

Noun

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bushbush m (uncountable)

  1. wilderness
    Synonyms: wildernis, bush
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Descendants

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  • Petjo: boes-boes
  • Sranan Tongo: busbusi