adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Slightly woody or shrubby at the base.

Adjective

1. 1
   of a plant; having a woody base that does not die down each year wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

woody

Etymology

From sub- + frutescent.

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