underwood

[ uhn-der-wood ]
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noun
  1. woody shrubs or small trees growing among taller trees.

  2. a clump or stretch of such growth.

Origin of underwood

1
First recorded in 1275–1325, underwood is from the Middle English word underwode.See under-, wood1

Other words from underwood

  • un·der·wood·ed, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for underwood (1 of 2)

underwood

/ (ˈʌndəˌwʊd) /


noun
  1. a less common word for undergrowth

British Dictionary definitions for Underwood (2 of 2)

Underwood

/ (ˈʌndəˌwʊd) /


noun
  1. Rory. born 1963, English Rugby Union player: played 85 times for England (1984–96) and scored 49 tries (an England record)

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