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spinney

Pronunciation: /ˈspɪni/

Definition of spinney

noun (plural spinneys)

British
  • a small area of trees and bushes.

Origin:

late 16th century: shortening of Old French espinei, from an alteration of Latin spinetum 'thicket', from spina 'thorn'

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