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hedgerow

/ˈhɛdʒərɔʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does hedgerow mean?

noun

A row of bushes or small trees planted along the edge of a field or a road, often used for boundary marking or as a windbreak. A row of plants or trees growing wild along a boundary or edge.

Example

"The hedgerow along the country lane was a haven for birds and insects."

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