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spinney

/spɪni/ noun · British & US
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What does spinney mean?

noun

A small wood or thicket, especially one that is isolated or surrounded by open country. A small group of trees, often near a house or other building.

Example

"The old cottage stood at the edge of a spinney, surrounded by tall trees and a carpet of wildflowers."

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