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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD SHRUB

Old English scrybb; related to Middle Low German schrubben coarse, uneven, Old Swedish skrubba to scrub1.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF SHRUB

shrub  [ʃrʌb] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SHRUB

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Shrub is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SHRUB MEAN IN ENGLISH?

shrub

Shrub

A shrub is distinguished from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 6 m tall. Plants of many species may grow either into shrubs or trees, depending on their growing conditions. Small, low shrubs, generally less than 2 m tall, such as lavender, periwinkle and most small garden varieties of roses, are often termed subshrubs or bushes. An area of cultivated shrubs in a park or garden is known as a shrubbery. When clipped as topiary, suitable species or varieties of shrubs develop dense foliage and many small leafy branches growing close together. Many shrubs respond well to renewal pruning, in which hard cutting back to a 'stool' results in long new stems known as "canes". Other shrubs respond better to selective pruning to reveal their structure and character. Shrubs in common garden practice are generally considered broad-leaved plants, though some smaller conifers such as Mountain Pine and Common Juniper are also shrubby in structure. Species that grow into a shrubby habit may be either deciduous or evergreen.

Definition of shrub in the English dictionary

The definition of shrub in the dictionary is a woody perennial plant, smaller than a tree, with several major branches arising from near the base of the main stem.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SHRUB


canegrub
ˈkeɪnˌɡrʌb
drub
drʌb
grub
ɡrʌb
rub
rʌb
scrub
skrʌb
subshrub
ˈsʌbˌʃrʌb
underscrub
ˈʌndəˌskrʌb
undershrub
ˈʌndəˌʃrʌb

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHRUB

shrow
shrowd
shrub layer
shrubberies
shrubbery
shrubbier
shrubbiest
shrubbiness
shrubby
shrubland
shrubless
shrublike
shrug
shrug off
shrugged
shrugging
shrunk
shrunken

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHRUB

back rub
body scrub
cherub
club
dub
facial scrub
flowering shrub
friction rub
golf club
hot tub
hub
nightclub
on the club
pub
pub grub
sub
the rub
the scrub
tub
witchetty grub

Synonyms and antonyms of shrub in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «shrub» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHRUB

Find out the translation of shrub to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of shrub from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «shrub» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

灌木
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

arbusto
570 millions of speakers

English

shrub
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

झाड़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شُجَيْرَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кустарник
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arbusto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গুল্ম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

arbuste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Semak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Strauch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

低木
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

관목
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Shrub
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cây bụi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புதர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

झुडूप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arbusto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

krzew
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кущ
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

tufă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χαμόδεντρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

struik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

buske
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

busk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of shrub

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHRUB»

The term «shrub» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.443 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHRUB» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «shrub» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «shrub» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about shrub

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHRUB»

Discover the use of shrub in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to shrub and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Shrub: The Short But Happy Political Life of George W. Bush
The second is to look at the record. And third, look at the record." In this book, Ivins takes a good, hard look at the record of the man who could be the leader of the free world.
Molly Ivins, Lou Dubose, 2002
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The Tree & Shrub Expert
This guide provides information on all types of ornamental trees and shrubs for the ordinary garden including: choosing the right types, climbers and conifers, how to buy and plant, tree and shrub care and increasing your stock.
D. G. Hessayon, 1983
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The Homeowner's Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook: The ...
This comprehensive guide explains the principles and practicalities of bringing magnificent woody plants to every landscape. Learn to use basic landscape design theories to select trees and shrubs that complement your property.
Penelope O'Sullivan, 2007
4
Quantification of Tannins in Tree and Shrub Foliage: A ...
Here is the most complete guide available for the analysis of tannins.
Harinder P.S. Makkar, 2003
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Shrub Roses: Paradise in Bloom
With very little technical jargon, this book is sure to become an indispensable and well-loved part of any gardener's collection.
Marilyn Raff, 2006
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Shrub Identification Book
All of the 3,550 photographs were made specifically for use in this book and were taken either in the field or of fresh material carefully selected from the more than 20,000 specimens collected.
George W. Symonds, 1973
7
A Place Called Sweet Shrub: The Second Novel in a Trilogy
It is 1915 in the sleepy hamlet of Sweet Shrub. Lucy Richards has a full and busy life. Then Lucy finds out that the town hides tensions and unrest that will result in tragedy.
Jane Roberts Wood, 2000
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The Tree and Shrub Specialist
Once planted, a new shrub border will be with you for many years. Even though you may be keen to get the border established, therefore, careful planning is essential to ensure that problems do not arise during later years. In the plant directory ...
David Squire, 2005
9
Wild Land Shrub and Arid Land Restoration Symposium: Proceedings
This publication is the eighth in a series of symposia proceedings on the biology and management of wildland shrubs, sponsored by the Shrub Research Consortium (see inside front cover) and published by the Intermountain Research ...
Bruce A. Roundy, E. Durant McArthur, Jennifer S. Hayley, 1996
10
Shrub roses and climbing roses: with hybrid tea and ...
Discusses some 560 roses in detail, with pointers as to flower and bud development, shape and size, foliage, fragrance, date of introduction, and breeder.
David Austin, 1993

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHRUB»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term shrub is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Summer Fruit Shrub
Bruised apricots, smashed berries and or overripe pears are just some of the fruit that can be made into a shrub, a tart drinkable vinegar that is softened with ... «New York Times, May 15»
2
Catholic school teachers strike in Hartsdale, Shrub Oak
Rolling one-day strikes at Catholic schools continued Tuesday with teachers walking off the job at Sacred Heart school in Hartsdale, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in ... «The Journal News | LoHud.com, May 15»
3
Seasonal Pantry: Refreshing shrubs make a comeback
Are you ready for the next trend? It may be shrubs, as they've been creeping toward the national stage for a few years now. High-end bartenders make their own ... «Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Apr 15»
4
Why Rubber Companies Suddenly Care About This Obscure Desert …
Guayule is an little-known desert shrub, largely unremarkable except for one thing: It's full of latex. That's right, the stuff used to make rubber. Big tire ... «Gizmodo, Apr 15»
5
Carol Link: Tea olive shrubs can be propagated from new growth
Q: Is it possible to propagate a new tea olive shrub from new-growth cuttings? A: Yes, tea olives may be propagated from new growth. Mix equal portions of ... «Mail Tribune, Apr 15»
6
Colchester 'Human Shrub' vows to protect green spaces
The Colchester man, who dresses like a shrub, came to prominence in 2009 when his protest against the council turfing over roses resulted in a U-turn. «BBC News, Mar 15»
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£1.4million revamp plan for recycling centre in Shrub End
EssexCounty Council unveiled plans to invest in the Shrub End Recycling Centre two years ago, but has nowallocated £1.4million in its 2015/16 budget. «Gazette, Feb 15»
8
Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford line running normally - but problems …
RAIL replacement buses were put in place from Worcester Shrub Hill station last night (February 7) on the route to Oxford. Safety checks were made near ... «Worcester News, Feb 15»
9
Shrub Cocktail Recipes to Party With
The shrub is ready for its cocktail renaissance—and we couldn't be more thrilled. The rum-ready blended drink, a combo of acidulated fruit juice (fruit plus ... «The State Journal-Register, Dec 14»
10
Mad Maiden Shrub's sweet and sour sipper makes refreshing …
Buy Now. » × Close Ad. loading. Janet Chen, shrub maker, holds a bottle of the Mad Maiden Honey Ginger Shrub at the Tip Top Tavern on Madison's north side. «Madison.com, Aug 14»

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