|
|
Definition of Bushland
1. Noun. An area that has only a sparse flora and fauna. This term was first used to describe the harsh Australian Outback, the red semi-desert that covers a significant part of the inner continent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bushland
1. unsettled forest land [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Bushland
Literary usage of Bushland
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Plant-geography Upon a Physiological Basis by Andreas Franz Wilhelm Schimper (1903)
"Thorn-bushland on the limestone hills in Minas Geraes. 3. Tropical Grassland
Formations, i. General Character of Savannah, ii. Savannah in Africa. ..."
2. An Anthology of Australian Verse by Bertram Stevens (1906)
"Arthur bushland Patchett Martin NOT sweeter to the storm-tossed manner Is glimpse
of home where wife and children wait To welcome him with kisses at the ..."
3. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: “a” Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature edited by Hugh Chisholm (1911)
"Here are placed plants found in " savannah- ion, ' viz. (i.) " thorny
savannah-vegetation, including: (a) -scrub, (b) .thorn-bushland and thorn-forest; (ii. ..."
Other Resources:
