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shrubs

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/ʃrʌbz/ · shrubs

A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.

Meanings

nounformal

A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground.

ایک دلیری کا پودا جو درخت سے چھوٹا ہوتا ہے اور اس کے کئی اہم تنوں کی جڑ زمین کے قریب ہوتی ہے۔

جھاڑی

jhaari

Synonyms

bushbriarhedgeپتلی جھاڑیگھنا پودادرخت

Antonyms

treebloomدرختپھول

Common Collocations

  • ornamental shrubs
  • evergreen shrubs
  • deciduous shrubs

Example Sentences

We planted several shrubs in our garden.

ہم نے اپنے باغ میں کئی جھاڑیاں لگائیں۔

Hum ne apne bagh mein kai jhaariyan lagayin.

The shrubs around the house need trimming.

گھر کے اردگرد کی جھاڑیاں تراشنے کی ضرورت ہے۔

Ghar ke ird gird ki jhaariyan taraashne ki zaroorat hai.

Some shrubs provide food for wildlife.

کچھ جھڑیاں جنگلی حیات کے لئے خوراک فراہم کرتی ہیں۔

Kuch jhariyan jangli hayat ke liye khoraak faraham karti hain.

Easily Confused With

trees:Trees are taller and usually have a single main trunk, while shrubs are shorter with multiple stems.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'shrubs' for small, bushy plants that can be found in gardens.

Imagine a garden filled with different types of shrubs.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "scrubbe" — a scrubby, stunted tree or bush

First known use: 15th century

The word 'shrub' has been used since the 18th century to refer to a woody plant that is smaller than a tree. It is derived from Old English 'scrubbe'.