Shrub and Scrub

Shrub

Shrub noun - A low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems.
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Scrub and shrub are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scrub" instead a noun "Shrub".

Nearby Word: shrubby

Scrub

Scrub noun - A living thing much smaller than others of its kind.

Shrub and scrub are semantically related. You can use "Shrub" instead a noun "Scrub".

Nearby Words: scrubby, scrubland

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random random shrub random scrub
giant giant shrub giant scrub
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