Grove: meaning, definitions and examples

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grove

 

[ ษกrษ™สŠv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a forest

A small group of trees, especially one without undergrowth.

Synonyms

copse, thicket, woodland

Examples of usage

  • We found a peaceful grove to have a picnic in.
  • The birds chirped happily in the grove.
Context #2 | Noun

in a garden

A small orchard or group of fruit trees.

Synonyms

fruit garden, orchard, plantation

Examples of usage

  • She enjoyed walking through the apple grove in the garden.
  • The grove was filled with ripe oranges and lemons.
Context #3 | Noun

historical

An assembly or gathering, especially of a secret or illicit nature.

Synonyms

assembly, gathering, meeting

Examples of usage

  • The grove of conspirators met under the cover of darkness.
  • The ancient grove was a meeting place for the secret society.

Translations

Translations of the word "grove" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bosque

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคชเคตเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hain

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rerimbunan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gaj

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆž—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bosquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arboleda

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐๆ ‘ๆž—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lundur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพา“ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arboleda

Etymology

The word 'grove' originates from the Old English 'graf', meaning a grove or copse of trees. Groves have long been considered sacred in various cultures throughout history, often serving as meeting places for rituals or gatherings. In ancient times, groves were also associated with deities and spirits of nature. The concept of a grove as a peaceful, natural space has persisted through the centuries, symbolizing tranquility and connection to the natural world.

See also: groove, grovel.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,736, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.