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Definition of hedgerow

hedgerow

/ˈhɛdʒ.roʊ/
hedge · row

Plural:hedgerows
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hedgerow Lexical Profile

hedgerow Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A rough or mixed hedge of wild shrubs and occasional trees, typically bordering a country road or separating agricultural fields.

Example

"Blackberries and wild roses grew abundantly along the ancient hedgerow bordering the pasture."

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to Old English as heggerāw, a compound of 'hedge' (fence of bushes) and 'row' (line).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hedgerow. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hedgerow
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