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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

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

This ability allows Balanophora to spread quickly into the narrow ecological niche it prefers: dark, moist forest undergrowth where few other plants can survive.

From Science Daily Dec. 20, 2025

Both camps were concealed in undergrowth and shrubbery and he had also taken to shaving his head to change his appearance and evade police.

From BBC Aug. 7, 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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