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undergrowth

/ˌʌndərˈɡroʊθ/ noun · British & US
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What does undergrowth mean?

noun

The growth of plants, especially shrubs and small trees, in a woodland or forest, especially in the early stages of succession. The vegetation that grows in a woodland or forest, especially in the early stages of succession.

Example

"The undergrowth was so thick that it was difficult to see more than a few feet in front of us."

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