A nearly-leafless, low shrub in the subfamily Chenopodioideae, found in sandy, alkaline soils of the southwestern US, Allenrolfea occidentalis.

(economics) An index created by the World Bank, where higher rankings indicate better, usually simpler regulations for businesses and stronger protections of property rights.

(economics) Ellipsis of ease of doing business index..

(slang, vulgar) to seriously irritate or nag someone. / (slang, vulgar) to tease or ridicule someone; to take the piss out of someone.

plural of Buss

American winterberry, Ilex verticillata.

Any of the species of climbing blackberry plants in subgenus Rubus subg. Micranthobatus, found in New Zealand.

plural of bush lawyer

(firearms) A handgun or cartridge that can fully penetrate a contemporary bulletproof vest.

A belted, double-breasted tunic or jacket worn with a large round collar, floppy bow, and shorts or knickerbockers, popular for young boys in the United States in the early 20th century.