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groves

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɡɹoʊvz// UK //ɡɹˈəʊvz// groves

n. small groups of trees that grow close together. You often find them in gardens or on farms where people grow fruit or nuts.

n. small groups of trees, typically without undergrowth, that are planted or maintained for a specific purpose. Often refers to areas where fruit or nut trees are cultivated.


SIMPLE

The birds live in the olive groves.

CONTEXTUAL

The family spent the afternoon walking through the orange groves, enjoying the sweet scent of the blossoms.

COMPLEX

Ancient civilizations often established sacred sites within secluded groves, believing that the dense clusters of trees provided a natural sanctuary for their deities.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'grove'; frequently used in the context of agriculture or landscaping.

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