"arbustive" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ɑː(ɹ)ˈbʌstɪv/ Forms: more arbustive [comparative], most arbustive [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin arbustīvus, from arbustus (“shrub”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|arbustīvus}} Latin arbustīvus Head templates: {{en-adj}} arbustive (comparative more arbustive, superlative most arbustive)
  1. containing copses of trees or shrubs; covered with shrubs Related terms: arbust Translations (covered with shrubs): arbustivo (Portuguese)
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