bushfire
|bush-fire|
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/ˈbʊʃˌfaɪər/
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/ˈbʊʃˌfaɪə/
uncontrolled rural fire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bushfire' originates from the combination of 'bush' and 'fire', where 'bush' refers to wild or uncultivated land and 'fire' refers to combustion.
Historical Evolution
'Bushfire' has been used in Australian English since the 19th century to describe fires in rural areas.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any fire in the bush, but now it specifically denotes uncontrolled fires in rural areas.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fire that occurs in the bush or scrubland, typically in Australia.
The bushfire spread rapidly due to the dry conditions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45