boosh'-el (modios): A dry measure containing about a peck, but as it is used in the New Testament (Mt 5:15; Mk 4:21; Lk 11:33) it does not refer to capacity but is used only to indicate a covering to conceal the light.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'BUSHEL'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.