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Small trees and bushes that grow among large trees; coppice; underbrush; -- formerly used in the plural.

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  1. n. Small trees and bushes that grow among large trees; coppice; underbrush; -- formerly used in the plural.
  2. n. the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest
  3. Small trees and bushes that grow among large trees; coppice; underbrush; -- formerly used in the plural. Shrubs and underwoods look well enough while they grow within the shade of oaks and cedars. Addison.
  4. Small trees and bushes that grow among large trees; coppice;underbrush; -- formerly used in the plural.Shrubs and underwoods look well enough while they grow within theshade of oaks and cedars. Addison.
  5. n the brush (small trees and bushes and ferns etc.) growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest