grove

grove
groved, adj.groveless, adj.
/grohv/, n.
1. a small wood or forested area, usually with no undergrowth: a grove of pines.
2. a small orchard or stand of fruit-bearing trees, esp. citrus trees: a grove of lemon trees.
[bef. 900; ME; OE graf]
Syn. 1. See forest.

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(as used in expressions)
Grove Andrew S.
Grove Sir George

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