Associations to the word «Chaparral»

Wiktionary

CHAPARRAL, noun. A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.
CHAPARRAL, noun. The foliage of creosote bush, Larrea divaricata, when used as a medicinal herb.
CHAPARRAL COCK, noun. A bird, the road runner.
CHAPARRAL COCKS, noun. Plural of chaparral cock

Dictionary definition

CHAPARRAL, noun. Dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.

Wise words

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