bosquet
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The old ilex bosquet, with its tangled growth and air of complete seclusion, had its spell of fascination.
From Italy, the Magic Land by Whiting, Lilian
A bosquet of climbing heliotrope close by threw a fragrance into the evening air, which turned her giddy with its overpowering sweetness.
From The Elusive Pimpernel by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
At the sides of the bosquet there were two tables of marble, on which a collation was served when the marquise came to her grove to see the waters play.
From The Story of Versailles by Payne, Francis Loring
The great gardens were brought into use in all the beauty of flower and vine, of lawn and bosquet, of terrace and fountain.
From The Tapestry Book by Candee, Helen Churchill Hungerford, Mrs.
I then replaced my shoes and stockings, crossed the bosquet, and gained my uncle’s house.
From Valerie by Marryat, Frederick
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