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undergrowth

[uhn-der-grohth] / ˈʌn dərˌgroʊθ /


NOUN
plants under larger plant
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Undergrowth level temperature of the tropical forests can be even 4 degrees less than average temperature of the area.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2024

In a memorable episode of Sir David Attenborough’s BBC series Life in the Undergrowth, he lures a male cicada onto his wrist by snapping his fingers.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2015

These observations have a “gee, whiz, Mr. Science” familiarity to them, especially if you have visited “Underground Adventure” at Chicago’s Field Museum watched David Attenborough’s Life in the Undergrowth and cable TV’s Monster Bug Wars.

From Slate • Dec. 5, 2011

Undergrowth rose thickly on the banks and vines hung down in green masses from the trees, so that the boat they had left was quickly lost to sight.

From Historical Tales, Vol. 2 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Undergrowth and creepers that bar his progress will not hinder an elephant, which can burst through them easily.

From Life in an Indian Outpost by Casserly, Gordon




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