buxaceous

/ˌbʌksəˈsəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling boxwood or its wood, typically having a small, rounded leaf.

“The buxaceous hedge added a touch of elegance to the garden.”

2. noun

a person who is skilled in the art of pruning boxwood, especially for decorative purposes.

“The buxaceous expert was hired to shape the hedges into intricate designs.”

Synonyms

  • boxwoodish
  • hedge-shaped

Antonyms

  • unshapely
  • wild-growing