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topiary
to·pi·ar·y
[
tṓpee èrree
]
(
plural
to·pi·ar·ies
)
noun
Definition:
1.
shaped bush:
a bush, hedge, or tree trimmed into a decorative shape
2.
art of shaping bushes:
the art of trimming bushes, hedges, and trees into decorative shapes
3.
topiary garden:
a garden in which topiaries feature prominently
[
Late 16th century. Via French< Latin
topiarius
< Greek
topos
"place"
]
to·pi·ar·ist
[
tṓpee ərist
]
noun
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to·pi·ar·ist [ tṓpee ərist ] noun
