Branchway

/ˈbræntʃweɪ/ noun

Definition

A secondary route or path that branches off from a main road or way.

Etymology

From branch + way, a compound word referring to a path or route that divides into branches.

Kelly Says

Old roads often grew as branchways—people would take slightly different routes, and over time multiple paths would form, creating the natural-looking networks we see in aerial maps today.

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