noun
copse
Copse (noun) means a coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level).
noun
1
A coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level).
2
Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not.
3
Any woodland or woodlot.
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Etymology
1578, from coppice, by contraction, originally meaning “small wood grown for purposes of periodic cutting”.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of copse?
"copse" (noun) means a coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level).
What are the different meanings of copse?
"copse" has 3 main meanings: 1. A coppice: an area of woodland managed by coppicing (periodic cutting near stump level); 2. Any thicket of small trees or shrubs, coppiced or not; 3. Any woodland or woodlot.