furze

noun \ˈfərz\

Definition of FURZE

: gorse

— furzy \ˈfər-zē\ adjective

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Middle English firse, from Old English fyrs; akin to Russian pyreĭ quack grass, Greek pyros wheat

First Known Use: before 12th century

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