burrobrush

/ˈbʌroʊˌbrʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A thorny shrub (Ambrosia deltoidea) producing a brush-like growth, native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, often used for making brooms and brushes.

“The artisan used the burrobrush to create a traditional broom for her shop.”

Synonyms

  • ambrosia
  • thistlebrush

Antonyms

  • softgrass