Chaparral vs. Desert

Chaparral vs. Desert — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Chaparral and Desert

Chaparralnoun

(US) A region of shrubs, typically dry in the summer and rainy in the winter. The coast of the Mediterranean is such a region.

Desertnoun

(usually in plural) That which is deserved or merited; a just punishment or reward

Chaparralnoun

The foliage of creosote bush, Larrea divaricata, when used as a medicinal herb.

Desertnoun

A barren area of land or desolate terrain, especially one with little water or vegetation; a wasteland.

Chaparralnoun

dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes

Desertnoun

(figuratively) Any barren place or situation.

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Desertadjective

Usually of a place: abandoned, deserted, or uninhabited.

They were marooned on a desert island in the Pacific.

Desertverb

To leave (anything that depends on one's presence to survive, exist, or succeed), especially when contrary to a promise or obligation; to abandon; to forsake.

You can't just drive off and desert me here, in the middle of nowhere.

Desertverb

To leave one's duty or post, especially to leave a military or naval unit without permission.

Anyone found deserting will be shot.

Desertnoun

an arid region with little or no vegetation

Desertverb

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch;

The mother deserted her children

Desertverb

desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army;

If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot
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Desertadjective

located in a dismal or remote area; desolate;

a desert islanda godforsaken wilderness crossroadsa wild stretch of landwaste places