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Meaning of shrub
A woody plant that is smaller than a tree
Etymology of shrub
The word "shrub" originated from the Old English word "scrybb", which is also the source of the Modern English word "scrub", and is related to the Old Norse word "skrubb" and the Middle Low German word "schrobbe"
Historically, the term "shrub" was used to describe a small, woody plant, often found in wild or uncultivated areas, but over time, its meaning has expanded to include cultivated plants used in gardening and landscaping
Synonyms
Definitions
- A small to medium-sized woody plant, differing from a tree by having multiple stems rather than a single trunk
- * A plant, especially one with a woody stem, cultivated for ornamental or functional purposes in a garden or landscape
Usage Examples
- The garden was filled with a variety of shrubs, including roses and lavender
- * The shrub outside my window is in full bloom, attracting bees and butterflies
Antonyms
tree
giant
behemoth
leviathan
monstrosity
enormity
giantism
colossus
tower
skyscraper
giant tree
sequoia
redwood
pine
fir
spruce
cedar
cypress
towering plant
colossal plant