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chaparral

/ˌʃæp.əˈræl/

chaparralnoun

chaparrals

Translations

The chaparral is a type of vegetation found in California.

Чапараль — это тип растительности, встречающийся в Калифорнии.

Definitions

A dense, impenetrable thicket of shrubs or dwarf trees.

The hikers found themselves surrounded by a thick chaparral, making it difficult to continue their path.

A biome characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typically found in California and the Mediterranean.

The chaparral is home to a variety of plant and animal species adapted to its unique climate.

Synonyms

chaparraladjective

/ˌʃæp.əˈræl/

Used attributively to describe things related to the chaparral biome or vegetation.

Definitions

Of, relating to, or characteristic of chaparral vegetation or the chaparral biome.

Chaparral plants have adapted to survive long periods without rain.