Associations to the word «Topiary»

Wiktionary

TOPIARY, adjective. In the manner of a topiary.
TOPIARY, adjective. Of, or relating to art of topiaries.
TOPIARY, noun. (countable) A garden decorated with shrubs which have been trimmed in artistic shapes, often of animals.
TOPIARY, noun. (countable) One such shrub or tree.
TOPIARY, noun. (uncountable) Topiary gardening.

Dictionary definition

TOPIARY, noun. A garden having shrubs clipped or trimmed into decorative shapes especially of animals.
TOPIARY, noun. Making decorative shapes by trimming shrubs or trees.

Wise words

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