chaparral

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

Etymology

From Spanish chaparral, from chaparro (“evergreen oak”) + -al, from Basque txaparro, from txapar, from sapar.

In classic literature

Synonyms

scrub, bush

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