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shrub

/ʃrʌb/ noun · British & US
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What does shrub mean?

noun

A low-growing woody plant, typically smaller than a tree, with several stems and branches arising from the base.

Example

"The garden was filled with a variety of colorful shrubs, including azaleas and rhododendrons."

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