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undergrowth

[uhn-der-grohth] / ˈʌn dərˌgroʊθ /


NOUN
plants under larger plant
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But instead of Samba, a startled muntjac—a small deer—darted out of the undergrowth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Special forces found Oseguera hiding in undergrowth, badly wounded along with two of his team, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 24, 2026

He was surrounded by the soldiers again, who found him hiding in the undergrowth, the head of the military explained.

From Barron's Feb. 23, 2026

Armed police arrived after 40 minutes and a helicopter found Berry and Thomas hiding in undergrowth in a nearby quarry.

From BBC Dec. 19, 2025

On the far side of the shack, Seth plunged through the tangled undergrowth back to the path, glancing over his shoulder all the way.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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