Furze (Noun)
Meaning
Very spiny and dense evergreen shrub with fragrant golden-yellow flowers; common throughout western Europe.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The moor was dominated by vast expanses of gorse, or furze, which bloomed vibrantly in the late spring.
- The fragrant golden flowers of the furze shrubs were a welcome sight on the barren hillside.
- In some parts of Ireland, furze is considered a weed, as it can quickly take over pastures and other open areas.
- Furze was traditionally used as a fuel source, particularly in rural areas where other fuels were scarce.
- The dense thickets of furze provided a haven for small animals, who could escape predators in the safety of the spiny shrubs.