bushland

[ boosh-land ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Chiefly Canadian.

bushland

/ ˈbʊʃˌlænd /

uncultivated land (esp in Australia) that is covered with trees, shrubs, or other natural vegetation

First recorded in 1835–45; bush ¹ + land

It is not so easy to write ballads descriptive of the bushland of Australia as on light consideration would appear.

Miserable animals are bachelors in all countries; but most miserable in Bushland.

Excellent husbands, it is true—none better; but you had better think twice before you attempt to play the Cassio in Bushland!

Excellent husbands, it is true,—none better; but you had better think twice before you attempt to play the Cassio in Bushland!

I also knew there were others like myself who think this backwoods bushland God's own earth and second only to Paradise—but few!

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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