undergrowth
|un-der-growth|
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/ˈʌndərˌɡroʊθ/
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/ˈʌndəˌɡrəʊθ/
dense forest floor vegetation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'undergrowth' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'undergrothe', where 'under-' meant 'beneath' and 'grothe' meant 'growth'.
Historical Evolution
'undergrothe' transformed into the modern English word 'undergrowth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'growth beneath trees', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
dense growth of shrubs and other plants, especially under trees in a forest.
The forest was thick with undergrowth, making it difficult to walk through.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45