underwood

noun

un·​der·​wood ˈən-dər-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce underwood (audio)

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The last few decades have seen dramatic declines in the numbers of nightingales, dormice, and butterflies, all of which thrive in the underwood. Literary Hub, 29 Oct. 2025

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of underwood was in the 14th century

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“Underwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/underwood. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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underwood

noun
un·​der·​wood ˈən-dər-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce underwood (audio)
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