noun
- Plural of chamisa; a shrub native to the southwestern United States, typically with small yellow flowers.
Usage: Regional term used primarily in the American Southwest; Also spelled 'chamiso' in some contexts
Examples
- The desert landscape was dotted with chamisas in full bloom.
- Chamisas are well-adapted to arid climates and require little water.
- The yellow flowers of the chamisas brightened the hillside.
- Local ranchers use chamisas as a natural indicator of soil conditions.