TOPIARY


Meaning of TOPIARY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' t ō -p ē - ˌ er- ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin topiarius, from topia ornamental gardening, irregular from Greek topos place

Date: 1592

: of, relating to, or being the practice or art of training, cutting, and trimming trees or shrubs into odd or ornamental shapes also : characterized by such work

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