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单词 shrubbery
释义

shrubbery

noun

shrub·​bery ˈshrə-b(ə-)rē How to pronounce shrubbery (audio)
 especially Southern  ˈsrə-
plural shrubberies
: a planting or growth of shrubs

Example Sentences

a patch of tangled shrubbery
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Word History

First Known Use

1731, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

shrubbery

noun

shrub·​bery ˈshrə-bə-rē How to pronounce shrubbery (audio)
plural shrubberies
: a group of shrubs or an area where shrubs are growing
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