gorse

/ɡɔrs/
noun
  1. A wild bush with sharp thorns and bright yellow flowers, common in Europe and often found on hills or dry ground.
    • We had to be careful not to brush against the gorse because of its sharp spines.
    • The hillside was covered in thick gorse, making it hard to walk through.
    • In spring, the gorse blooms with yellow flowers that smell like coconut.
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