"Topiary" is the art of creating sculptures by clipping and training plants, or such a sculpture or garden. It comes from the Latin "topiarius," meaning "ornamental gardener."
La "topiaria" es el arte de crear esculturas mediante el recorte y la formación de plantas, o una escultura o jardín de este tipo. Proviene del latín "topiarius", que significa "jardinero ornamental".
| Front | topiary \TOE-pee-er-ee\ |
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| Back | noun The art of creating sculptures by clipping, trimming, and training plants. Also, such a sculpture or garden. adjective Of or related to a tree or garden shaped in such a way. [From Latin topiarius (ornamental gardener), from topia (ornamental gardening), from Greek topos (place).] "But Warriors players won't say why they've made a mutual pact to let their facial topiary run wild." |
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