English

Noun

burning bush ‎(plural burning bushes)

1. biblical object described in Exodus 3:1-22, used by Yahweh to communicate with Moses
2. ornamental shrub (Euonymus atropurpureus) that bears a red berry
3. perennial herb (Dictamnus albus) which gives off so much essential oil that it can sometimes be lit and will burn briefly without harming the plant

Synonyms

• (Euonymus atropurpureus): wahoo
• (Dictamnus albus): fraxinella, dittany, gas plant