1. Plural of chaparral; dense thickets of shrubs and small trees found in Mediterranean climates, especially in southwestern North America.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple areas or regions; Common in geography and ecology contexts

Examples

• The chaparrals of California are home to many drought-resistant plant species.
• Wildfires spread rapidly through the dry chaparrals during summer months.
• The chaparrals provide habitat for coyotes, bobcats, and other wildlife.
• Hikers often encounter dense chaparrals on trails in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
• The chaparrals are adapted to hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters.