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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TOPIARY

From French topiaire, from Latin topia decorative garden work, from Greek topion little place, from topos place.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TOPIARY

topiary  [ˈtəʊpɪərɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TOPIARY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Topiary can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES TOPIARY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

topiary

Topiary

Topiary is the horticultural practice of training live perennial plants by clipping the foliage and twigs of trees, shrubs and subshrubs to develop and maintain clearly defined shapes, perhaps geometric or fanciful. The term also refers to plants which have been shaped in this way. As an art form it is a type of living sculpture. The word derives from the Latin word for an ornamental landscape gardener, topiarius, a creator of topia or "places", a Greek word that Romans also applied to fictive indoor landscapes executed in fresco. The plants used in topiary are evergreen, mostly woody, have small leaves or needles, produce dense foliage, and have compact and/or columnar growth habits. Common species chosen for topiary include cultivars of European box, arborvitae, bay laurel, holly, myrtle, yew, and privet. Shaped wire cages are sometimes employed in modern topiary to guide untutored shears, but traditional topiary depends on patience and a steady hand; small-leaved ivy can be used to cover a cage and give the look of topiary in a few months. The hedge is a simple form of topiary used to create boundaries, walls or screens.

Definition of topiary in the English dictionary

The first definition of topiary in the dictionary is of, relating to, or characterized by the trimming or training of trees or bushes into artificial decorative animal, geometric, or other shapes. Other definition of topiary is -aries topiary work. Topiary is also topiary work.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TOPIARY


apiary
ˈeɪpɪərɪ
dearie
ˈdɪərɪ
diary
ˈdaɪərɪ
enquiry
ɪnˈkwaɪərɪ
Erie
ˈɪərɪ
expiry
ɪkˈspaɪərɪ
fiery
ˈfaɪərɪ
hosiery
ˈhəʊzɪərɪ
inquiry
ɪnˈkwaɪərɪ
lire
ˈlɪərɪ
Neri
ˈnɪərɪ
Peary
ˈpɪərɪ
peery
ˈpɪərɪ
peri
ˈpɪərɪ
query
ˈkwɪərɪ
siri
ˈsɪərɪ
speary
ˈspɪərɪ
subsidiary
səbˈsɪdɪərɪ
theory
ˈθɪərɪ
vespiary
ˈvɛspɪərɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TOPIARY

toph
tophaceous
Tophet
Topheth
tophi
tophus
topi
topiarian
topiaries
topiarist
topiary garden
topic
topic sentence
topical
topicality
topically
topkick
topknot
topknotted
topless

WORDS THAT END LIKE TOPIARY

ariary
auxiliary
aviary
beneficiary
bestiary
biliary
briary
Court of Justiciary
evidentiary
fiduciary
High Court of Justiciary
incendiary
intermediary
judiciary
pecuniary
penitentiary
stipendiary
tertiary
the Tertiary
wholly-owned subsidiary

Synonyms and antonyms of topiary in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «topiary» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TOPIARY

Find out the translation of topiary to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of topiary from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «topiary» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

修剪
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

topiary
570 millions of speakers

English

topiary
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Topiary
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

توبياري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подстриженными
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

topiaria
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

উদ্যানের বৃক্ষাবলীর ছাঁটাই
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

art topiaire
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Topiary
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Formschnitt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

装飾刈り込み法
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

다듬은
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Topiary
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự tia cây
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புதர்ச் செடிகளை அழகு வடிவங்களில் கத்தரித்தல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कचरा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

budama sanatı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

arte topiaria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

topiary
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підстриженими
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

topiară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

topiary
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

topiary
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

topiaryen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

topiary
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of topiary

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TOPIARY»

The term «topiary» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.853 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TOPIARY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about topiary

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TOPIARY»

Discover the use of topiary in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to topiary and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Container Topiary
Topiary, the art of shaping trees and shrubs into geometric designs, was once considered suitable only for formal gardens. No more! Container Topiary brings the technique thoroughly up to date with modern urban spaces in mind.
Susan Berry, 2009
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The complete book of topiary
Briefly describes the history of topiary, looks at portable topiary, poodles, spirals, mock topiary, espaliers, knot gardens, and hedges, and discusses frames, ivy training, and pruning You don-Yt need a green thumb-Xor even a garden-Xto ...
Barbara Gallup, Deborah Reich, 1988
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Topiary: The Art of Clipped Trees and Ornamental Hedges
Records the prowess of past and present topiarists and provides practical instruction for the creation of various clipped, trimmed, and sculptured plants.
A. M. Clevely, 1988
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The New Topiary: Imaginative Techniques from Longwood Gardens
This book will be valued by professional and amateur gardeners for adding that extra bit of theatre which has now become such an important part in our extended inside/outside living.
Patricia Riley Hammer, 1991
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Topiary And The Art Of Training Plants
This work combines design for topiary with technical instruction, and contains a number of ideas and advice on how to grow, prune and train plants to make stylish garden features.
David Joyce, 1999
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Quick and Easy Indoor Topiary
Easy step-by-step instructions for planting, training, pruning, clipping, and caring for your topiary make this the complete guide to creating dramatic, decorative accents.
Chris Jones, 1998
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English Topiary Gardens
ENGLISH TOPIARY GARDENS celebrates this diverse art with examples ranging from mazes to Egyptian temples, from peacocks to a locomotive engine, from rabbits to a leafy Nessie.
Ethne Clarke, George Wright, 1997
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Little Book of Minge Topiary
This little book tells you everything you need to know about creating yourwn shaven haven but were too afraid to ask. So go on, wax to the max.
Sally Frecklington, 2003
9
Topiary in the Garden
The first part of the book looks at the essential ideas associated with topiary design. The second half of the book is full of practical advice on how to create topiary in the garden.
Jenny Hendy, 2009
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The Book of Topiary
This book, first published in 1904, is a classic in the subject, written by two foremost experts of the day: Charles H. Curtis, a Fellow of the Royal Horticultural Society and formerly at Kew Gardens near London, and W. Gibson, head ...
Charles Curtis, W. Gibson, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TOPIARY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term topiary is used in the context of the following news items.
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Suspected pig topiary thief turns self in, apologizes
KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A man suspected of stealing a pig topiary in Kalamazoo has turned himself in and offered an apology. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports ... «Detroit Free Press, Jul 15»
2
Do we want a 100m croc in our river?
“Obviously it would need government support, but I think a topiary croc is only fitting for Queensland. We should move on it before the Northern Territory gets the ... «Courier Mail, May 15»
3
Appeal to find owners of topiary bush stolen from Hartlepool home
The owner of a Topiary bush suspected to have been stolen from outside a Hartlepool home are being asked to come forward. Police have launched the appeal ... «Hartlepool Mail, May 15»
4
Silk Paintings, Mystic Creatures Topiaries Add Color to Garvan …
The popular Mystic Creatures topiary installation returns this summer, with Mystic Creatures: Topiary Art Takes Flight on display from May 8 through August 31. «University of Arkansas Newswire, Apr 15»
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#MySanDiego: The Topiary Garden in Mission Hills
#MySanDiego: The Topiary Garden in Mission Hills. 10News Digital Team. 7:41 AM, Apr 23, 2015. 7:54 AM, Apr 23, 2015. Previous Next. Autoplay: ... «10News, Apr 15»
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Let it grow! 'Frozen' topiaries a new hit at Epcot
Anna and Elsa in full floral splendor appear in a topiary vignette straight from the hit Disney film “Frozen” at the 22nd Epcot International Flower & Garden ... «Palm Beach Post, Mar 15»
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Changi Airport celebrates SG50 with massive topiary display and …
SINGAPORE - A 6m-high and 12m-wide larger-than-life topiary of the Singapore map at the Changi Airport was created using more than 700 plants and multiple ... «The Straits Times, Feb 15»
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Part 1 Video: How to make a topiary snowman
FYI Guy Jeremy Rabe makes a small snowman out of small gift boxes. It's an easy, fun, cute and affordable project. Check it out in the video above! «KY3, Jan 15»
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FYI Guy part 1: Gift box topiary
Jeremy Rabe makes a topiary out of gift boxes and wrapping paper. It's easy to do, and you likely have all the supplies already at your house. «KY3, Nov 14»
10
Time for a haircut! Gardeners at Britain's oldest and largest topiary
Head Gardener at the topiary, Chris Crowder, said: 'It is certainly a big job. We usually kick off around now, and then hope to finish by Christmas, although the ... «Daily Mail, Aug 14»

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