Thicket
(noun)
A dense group of bushes or trees growing close together in an area of land, often making it difficult to pass through.
Origin:
Originated from the middle english word 'thiket' meaning 'a dense group of bushes or trees'.
Examples:
- The hunters struggled to make their way through the thicket.
- A clearing in the thicket provided a perfect spot for the camp.
- The animal was hidden from sight in the thicket.
- The thicket was so dense that it was impossible to see the sky.
- The dense growth of the thicket made it a sanctuary for many species of wildlife.