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shrubby

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shrub·by  (shrb)
adj. shrub·bi·er, shrub·bi·est
1. Consisting of, planted with, or covered with shrubs.
2. Of or resembling a shrub.
shrubbi·ness n.
shrubby [ˈʃrʌbɪ]
adj -bier, -biest
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) consisting of, planted with, or abounding in shrubs
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) resembling a shrub
shrubbiness  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.shrubby - of or relating to or resembling a shrub
fruticose, fruticulose
Translations
shrubby [ˈʃrʌbɪ] ADJ [tree] → con forma de arbusto; [area] → con muchos matojos
shrubby
adj → strauchartig


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