hedgerow

noun

hedge·​row ˈhej-ˌrō How to pronounce hedgerow (audio)
: a row of shrubs or trees enclosing or separating fields

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And a thick hedgerow is no deterrent to foxes sneaking in to snatch small lambs. Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026 Farmers gathered walnuts into leather pouches beside hedgerows laden with berries, pears, plums, and Cornelian cherries. Marlise Kast-Myers, Boston Herald, 12 Apr. 2026 Cantanucci’s property line is 72 feet away, but her hearing is such that the sound of balls bouncing and people yelping jumped the hedgerows. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026 To date, California Olive Ranch has focused almost exclusively on hedgerow production. Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hedgerow

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First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hedgerow was before the 12th century

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“Hedgerow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedgerow. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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hedgerow

noun
hedge·​row -ˌrō How to pronounce hedgerow (audio)
: a row of shrubs or trees forming the boundary of or separating fields

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