coppices

noun

Definition of coppicesnext
plural of coppice
as in bushes
a thick patch of shrubbery, small trees, or underbrush the deer bounded off into the coppice

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  1. forests
  2. woods
  3. groves
Noun
  • The eco-friendly habitat is home to a herd of eight magnificent elephants and features lush landscaping designed to replicate the forests of Southeast Asia.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Part of the sales will be donated to Sacred Groves to support its mission to preserve forests and natural environments.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of forests
Noun
  • Well, Winston mostly looks for his ball in the woods, but that’s neither here nor there.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Once over the bridge, there is an open clearing where the two-story home, initially listed for $4,650,000, sits amid woods, creating a tranquil and peaceful setting.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of woods
Noun
  • The Beach Terrace above is conceived as a lush oasis with a lagoon, a sandy beachfront and palm groves.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There are rolling and rocky hills, tall pine forests, coves, bays, olive groves and beaches — five of them.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of groves
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