/
ˈbʊʃ(ə)l/
n.
- Brit. a measure of capacity equal to 8 gallons (equivalent to 36.4 litres).
- US a measure of capacity equal to 64 US pints (equivalent to 35.2 litres).
Derivative
- bushelful n.
(pl. bushelfuls)
.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. boissel, perh. of Gaulish origin.