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undergrowth

[uhn-der-grohth] / ˈʌn dərˌgroʊθ /


NOUN
plants under larger plant
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Besides controlled burning of bushland, that work can also involve clearing undergrowth with machines or even by hand.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

But instead of Samba, a startled muntjac—a small deer—darted out of the undergrowth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

The force said the car was found by specialist officers "hidden from view" and "in thick undergrowth" off the westbound carriageway.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

Special forces found Oseguera hiding in undergrowth, badly wounded along with two of his team, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

The trees were tightly packed together and the undergrowth was tough and tangled.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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