spinney
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A small copse or wood, especially one planted as a shelter for game birdsA small copse or wood, especially one planted as a shelter for game birds.
US/spˈɪni/
Meaning
2 senses(UK)A small copse or wood, especially one planted as a shelter for game birds.
a copse that shelters game
Synonym of spinnaker.
Origin
From Middle English spenné, from Middle French espinoye (“thorny thicket”), espinaye, fromFrom Middle English spenné, from Middle French espinoye (“thorny thicket”), espinaye, from Latin spīnētum (“thorny thicket”), from Latin spīna (“thorn”).
Clipping of spinnaker + -y.
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