Shrub (noun)

1. A woody plant that is smaller than a tree and has multiple stems.
2. A drink made from a mixture of spirits, sugar, and water or fruit juice.

Origin:

The word "shrub" comes from the old english "scrūb" and means a woody plant that is smaller than a tree.

Examples:

1. The garden was filled with a variety of shrubs, including azaleas, rhododendrons, and junipers.
2. The hedge was made up of a dense row of shrubs.
3. He made a shrub using rum, lime juice, and sugar syrup.
4. She had a shrub with raspberry and mint leaves.
5. The shrub had a thorny stem which made it difficult to prune.