noun
mott
noun
1
A small clump or grove of trees, especially in the southern United States.
"Deer often bed down in the shade of a live oak mott."
How to Use Mott
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small stand or clump of trees, especially oak, growing on slightly higher ground.
Word Forms
motts plural
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Etymology
Probably from French motte.