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boxwood

/ˈbɒkswʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does boxwood mean?

noun

A small, evergreen tree or shrub (Buxus sempervirens) with small, rounded leaves, valued for its wood and as an ornamental plant. A type of wood made from the tree.

Example

"The garden was filled with beautifully trimmed boxwood hedges."

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