sugarbush

[ shoog-er-boosh ]

noun

1. an evergreen shrub, Rhus ovata, of the cashew family, native to the desert regions of the southwestern U.S., having light yellow flowers in short, dense spikes and hairy, dark-red fruit.
2. an orchard or grove of sugar maples.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sugarbush¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; sugar + bush ¹

Example Sentences

Although sugarbush demands a lot of hard work, Ojibwe are rewarded with the healing fellowship of time spent with friends and family as well as healthy food.

From Washington Times

Today, the business of the sugarbush, or iskigamizigan in the Ojibwe language, also has an element of Indigenous activism, Indian Country Today reported.

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But as settlers began to cut the forests for timber and states grew more restrictive toward tribal hunting, fishing and gathering rights, Ojibwe began to move away from the sugarbush, relying instead on store-bought sugar.

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With the support of the tribe, she and the youth services staff organize a community sugarbush.

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Although few people today camp out for the duration of sugarbush, many enjoy the opportunity to spend time with relatives and members of the community, sharing culture and enjoying the sweet taste of maple syrup.

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