frutex

/ˈfrʌkseɪ/ or /ˈfrʊksɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A shrub or small tree; a thicket or thorny undergrowth.

“The dense frutex of the forest provided a perfect hiding spot for the animals.”

Synonyms

  • shrub
  • thicket

Antonyms

  • clearing
  • grassland