Canebrakes

/ˈkeɪnbreɪks/ noun

Definition

Plural of canebrake; multiple dense thickets or stands of cane plants.

Etymology

From canebrake + -s regular English plural; follows the standard pattern of forming plurals by adding -s.

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The canebrakes of the American South feature prominently in historical accounts and Native American history—they shaped how people could travel and settle the landscape!

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