bocage

[ boh-kahzh ]

noun

, Fine Arts.

1. a decorative motif of trees, branches, or foliage, as in a tapestry or a ceramic figure group.

bocage

/ bɒˈkɑːʒ /

noun

1. the wooded countryside characteristic of northern France, with small irregular-shaped fields and many hedges and copses
2. woodland scenery represented in ceramics

Word History and Origins

Origin of bocage¹

1635–45; < French; Old French boscage boscage

Word History and Origins

Origin of bocage¹

C17: from French, from Old French bosc ; see boscage

Example Sentences

After an early August morning mist cleared, his troop set off across the Bocage countryside.

From BBC

The lineup of the band at these shows is unclear, but Oliver was known to have played with a who’s who of local jazz musicians in this era, including Sidney Bechet, Peter Bocage, Edward “Kid” Ory, Johnny Dodds and Armstrong.

From Washington Times

The Bocage brothers said they don’t know what became of their father’s possessions, nor any royalties for his music.

From Washington Times

Bocage was wondering what had happened to the handyman who was renovating the bathroom of his Gentilly home.

From Washington Times

Six years after Eddie Bo died, Owen Bocage said he is haunted by visions of Eddie Bo, to whom he bears a strong likeness.

From Washington Times