bocage

 
Pronunciation: /bəˈkɑːʒ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1(in France) pastureland divided into small hedged fields interspersed with groves of trees.
  • 2the modelling of leaves, flowers, and plants in clay, especially for porcelain figurines.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, from Old French boscage (see boscage)