bushbush

Dutch

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

bushbush m (uncountable)

  1. (Netherlands) wilderness
    Synonyms: wildernis, bush

Descendants

  • Petjo: boes-boes
  • → Sranan Tongo: busbusi
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