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bosket, bosquet|ˈbɒskɪt|
[18th c. a. F. bosquet, ad. It. boschetto, dim. of bosco wood. See also the earlier forms bushet, busket; and cf. bouquet.]
A plantation in a garden, park, etc., of underwood and small trees; a thicket.
1737Miller Gard. Dict., Bosquets..are small Compartments of Gardens..form'd of Trees, Shrubs, or tall large growing plants. 1828Scott F.M. Perth I. 316 There are bushes and boskets enough by the river side. 1833T. Hook Parson's Dau. ii. viii. 238 A gravel circle encompassing a bosquet of laurel, laurestinus and holly. a1847Mrs. Sherwood Lady of Manor IV. xviii. 27 Nothing was to be seen but stiff parterres, trim avenues, close bosquets, grottoes, and Chinese bridges. 1859L. Oliphant China & Japan I. xii. 237 Charming little boskets with mossy seats.
Hence boˈsquettish a.
1881Academy No. 491. 252 To him plants become bosquettish. |