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Scotch broom
noun
Definition of SCOTCH BROOM
: a deciduous broom (Cytisus scoparius) of western Europe that is widely cultivated for its bright yellow or partly red flowers and that has become naturalized in North America
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First Known Use of SCOTCH BROOM
circa 1818
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Scotch broom
noun \ˈskäch-\
Medical Definition of SCOTCH BROOM
: a deciduous broom (Cytisus scoparius) of western Europe that contains the alkaloid sparteine, is the source of scoparius, and is widely cultivated for its bright yellow or partly red flowers
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