overwood

/ˈoʊvərˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

a woodland area that has been partially cleared, often for agricultural purposes, with trees left standing.

“The old farm had been reclaimed by nature, and now a beautiful overwood had sprouted up where crops used to grow.”

Synonyms

  • overgrowth
  • thicket

Antonyms

  • clearing
  • meadow