SINCE 1828
shrub
noun (1)
\ 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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Noun (1)
shrub-like
or shrublike \ ˈshrəb-ˌlīk
, especially Southern ˈsrəb- \
adjective
, especially Southern ˈsrəb- \
adjective
shrub-like plants
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shrub
noun
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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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