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chaparral

cha·par·ral

UK/ˌʃæp.əˈɹæl/ US/ˌt͡ʃæp.əˈɹæl/ uncommon us

noun

1.

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • chaparral bird
  • chaparral cock
  • chaparral hen
  • chaparral yucca

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