Minniebush is a shrub species identified through its scientific name, "Plymouth rock". The word is spelled as /ˈmɪni bʊʃ/, with the first syllable pronounced as "min" and the second syllable as "ni". The pronunciation of the word emphasizes the short i-sound in the first syllable and the long i-sound in the second syllable. The word's spelling follows general English language phonetic principles to represent the sound of the word accurately. The term, however, is not commonly used or recognized among the general public.