overstory

over·sto·ry

noun \ˈō-vər-ˌstȯr-ē\

Definition of OVERSTORY

1

: the layer of foliage in a forest canopy

2

: the trees contributing to an overstory

First Known Use of OVERSTORY

1925

Rhymes with OVERSTORY

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