grove

grove · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small group of trees without undergrowth, often planted for a specific purpose.

  2. 2.

    An orchard, especially of citrus or nut trees.

Forms

plural: groves

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    orange grove — A plantation of orange trees
  • •
    sacred grove — A grove held sacred in religious traditions
  • •
    coconut grove — A plantation of coconut palms

Related words

Antonyms: clearing
See also: copse, forest, orchard, woodland
Synonyms: copse, orchard, thicket, woodland

Etymology

From Old English graf ("grove, thicket"), of uncertain origin. Possibly related to grafan ("to dig, grave") or to words meaning "branch" or "bush."