Meaning & use
Spinney
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A small area of trees and bushes, especially one planted or maintained to provide cover for game.
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The fox disappeared into the spinney at the edge of the field.
A narrow path wound through the spinney behind the manor house.
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Chiefly British, from Old French 'espinei,' related to 'espine' (thorn), reflecting spinneys' traditional thorny undergrowth.
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