First Known Use: 1592
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1topiary
adjective to·pi·ary \ˈtō-pē-ˌer-ē\
Definition of TOPIARY
: of, relating to, or being the practice or art of training, cutting, and trimming trees or shrubs into odd or ornamental shapes; also : characterized by such work
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Origin of TOPIARY
Latin topiarius, from topia ornamental gardening, irregular from Greek topos place
Rhymes with TOPIARY
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2topiary
noun
: plants (such as trees and bushes) that are cut or grown into decorative shapes; also : the art of shaping plants in this way
: a plant that is cut or grown into a decorative shape
plural topiar·ies
Full Definition of TOPIARY
1
: topiary art or gardening; also : a topiary garden
2
a : a plant shaped by topiary art b : topiary plants
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First Known Use of TOPIARY
1904
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