noun
chaparral
Chaparral (noun) means a region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.
noun
1
A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.
2
The foliage of creosote bush, Larrea divaricata, when used as a medicinal herb.
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Etymology
From Spanish chaparral, from chaparro (“evergreen oak”) + -al, from Basque txaparro, from txapar, from sapar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of chaparral?
"chaparral" (noun) means a region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.
What are the different meanings of chaparral?
"chaparral" has 2 main meanings: 1. A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region; 2. The foliage of creosote bush, Larrea divaricata, when used as a medicinal herb.