Chaparral: meaning, definitions and examples

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chaparral

 

[ หŒสงรฆpษ™หˆrษ‘หl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of vegetation

Chaparral refers to a dense growth of shrubs and small trees, typically found in dry and hot climates. This type of vegetation is common in Mediterranean climates and is characterized by plants such as manzanita, chamise, and sagebrush.

Synonyms

bushland, scrubland, thicket

Examples of usage

  • The hikers had to navigate through the thick chaparral to reach the summit.
  • The chaparral provides important habitat for various wildlife species.

Translations

Translations of the word "chaparral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเคพเคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะฐะฟะฐั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒฃใƒ‘ใƒฉใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงalฤฑlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฑ ํŒŒ๋ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุงุฑุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Œๆœจไธ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ chaparral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‡ะฐะฟะฐั€ั€ะฐะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงaparral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ chaparral

Etymology

The word 'chaparral' comes from the Spanish word 'chaparro', which means 'dwarf evergreen oak'. The term was first used in California to describe the dense vegetation in the region. Chaparral ecosystems are known for their resilience to wildfires and are an important part of many ecosystems around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,280, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.