plural topiaries
Definition of topiary
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a plant shaped by topiary art
b
: topiary plants
2
: topiary art or gardening
also
: a topiary garden
topiary
adjectiveDefinition of topiary (Entry 2 of 2)
: of, relating to, or being the practice or art of training, cutting, and trimming trees or shrubs into odd or ornamental shapes
also
: characterized by such work
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The first known use of topiary was in 1592
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