I. ˈtō-pē-ˌer-ē 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
II. noun
( plural -ar·ies )
Date: 1904
1. : topiary art or gardening ; also : a topiary garden
2.
a. : a plant shaped by topiary art
b. : topiary plants