Bosquet

/bɑˈskeɪ/ noun

Definition

A small ornamental grove or thicket of trees in a garden or landscape design; a landscaped wooded area.

Etymology

From French 'bosquet,' a diminutive form of 'bosque' (meaning little wood or small grove). Popular in European garden design terminology.

Kelly Says

In classical French garden design, a bosquet was an essential element—a hidden, secret grove within the formal garden that offered shade and surprise, representing the tension between human order and natural wildness.

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