Shrubby

//ˈʃɹʌbi// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of or resembling a shrub.
"A shrubby species suitable for beefarming, as it flowers profusely from November-January, and yields both pollen and nectar."
2
Planted or covered with shrubs.

Adjective

1
of or relating to or resembling a shrub wordnet

Synonyms

arboreal brushy brushy bushy deciduous evergreen

Example

"A shrubby species suitable for beefarming, as it flowers profusely from November-January, and yields both pollen and nectar."

Etymology

From shrub + -y.

Related phrases

shrubby St. John's wort shrubby boneset shrubby false buttonweed shrubby tororaro

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