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shrub2

Pronunciation: /ʃrʌb/
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Definition of shrub

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1a drink made of sweetened fruit juice and spirits, typically rum or brandy.
  • 2North American a slightly acid cordial made from fruit juice and water.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Arabic šurb, šarāb, from šariba 'to drink'; compare with sherbet and syrup

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Definition of shrub in the US English dictionary