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chaparral

Today's Word September 7, 2020

Definition: (noun) Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.
Synonyms: scrub, bush.
Usage: Only the canyons were wooded, while the higher and more distant hills were furry with chaparral.
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