Brushland: meaning, definitions and examples

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brushland

 

[ ˈbrʌʃlənd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wilderness

Brushland refers to an area covered with low-growing vegetation, such as shrubs and bushes, often found in arid or semi-arid regions.

Synonyms

chaparral, scrubland

Examples of usage

  • The hikers trekked through the brushland in search of rare plant species.
  • The brushland provides habitat for a variety of wildlife, including rabbits and birds.

Translations

Translations of the word "brushland" in other languages:

🇵🇹 terreno com arbustos

🇮🇳 झाड़ीदार भूमि

🇩🇪 Buschland

🇮🇩 lahan semak-semak

🇺🇦 чагарникова місцевість

🇵🇱 krzaczasty teren

🇯🇵 低木地帯

🇫🇷 terres broussailleuses

🇪🇸 terreno de matorrales

🇹🇷 çalı arazi

🇰🇷 덤불 지역

🇸🇦 أرض شجيرات

🇨🇿 křovinatá krajina

🇸🇰 krovinaté územie

🇨🇳 灌木地

🇸🇮 grmičasta pokrajina

🇮🇸 runnaþétt land

🇰🇿 бұталы жер

🇬🇪 ბუჩქნარი

🇦🇿 kollu sahə

🇲🇽 terreno de matorrales

Word origin

The term 'brushland' originated from the combination of 'brush', referring to low-growing vegetation, and 'land', indicating an area of land. Brushland ecosystems play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity and providing habitats for various plant and animal species. These regions are often characterized by their resilience to dry conditions and their unique flora and fauna.

See also: brush, brushing, underbrush.