embower
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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The ancient and hereditary groves, too, that embower this island, are most of them full of story.
From Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists by Irving, Washington
Masses of pink crape myrtle embower some of the old houses, and waxen leaved magnolia trees shade the door yards.
From Across the Continent by the Lincoln Highway by Gladding, Effie Price
Tall trees embower it; and over its porches, and all along its picturesque, irregular front, and on its thatched roof, the woodbine and the ivy climb, and there are wild roses and the maiden's blush.
From Shakespeare's England by Winter, William
Wields still anyone the power To repeat her anthems strong, And with joyful heart embower, Zion with triumphant song.
From Hymns and Hymnwriters of Denmark by Aaberg, J. C. (Jens Christian)
He makes the like to flourish out of mere flowerpots, and embower his balconies and windows, and why shouldn't this flourish with me?
From The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2) by Kenyon, Frederic G. (Frederic George), Sir
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