I. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌerē adjective
Etymology: Latin topiarius, from topia ornamental gardening (irregular from Greek topos place) + -arius -ary
: 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
( -es )
1. : topiary art or gardening ; also : a topiary garden
2.
a. : a plant (as a box or yew) shaped by topiary art
b. : topiary plants