Underwood

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌwʊd/

Underwood (noun)

  1. Small bushes and plants that grow under taller trees in a forest.
  2. A wooded area where low plants and bushes grow beneath the main trees.
  3. Plants grown under trees to improve cover, wildlife habitat, or forest management.

Examples

  • The underwood grows thick after the rain.
  • Birds hide in the underwood during the day.