\ ˈshrəb
, especially Southern ˈsrəb \
, especially Southern ˈsrəb \
Definition of shrub
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a low usually several-stemmed woody plant
shrub
noun (2)Definition of shrub (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: an aged blend of fruit juice, sugar, and spirits served chilled and diluted with water
2
: a beverage made by adding acidulated fruit juice to iced water
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shrub-like
or shrublike \
ˈshrəb-ˌlīk
, especially Southern ˈsrəb-
\ adjective
, especially Southern ˈsrəb-
\ adjective
shrub-like plants
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“Shrub.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shrub. Accessed 23 Oct. 2021.
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Kids Definition of shrub
: a woody plant that has several stems and is smaller than most trees
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