Obs. rare–1. [a. F. arbuste, ad. L. arbust-um a plantation, in pl. trees, boughs; in med.L. = arbuscula; f. arbos, arbor tree.] A dwarf tree, a shrub.

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1658.  Evelyn, Fr. Gard. (1675), 39. Arbusts, and all shrubs.

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