Chaparral vs. Desert
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.
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 childrenDesertverb
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 shotDesertadjective
located in a dismal or remote area; desolate;
a desert islanda godforsaken wilderness crossroadsa wild stretch of landwaste places
