释义 |
‖ topiaria|təʊpɪˈɛərɪə| [L. topiāria, fem. sing. (sc. ars) of topiarius.] The art of cutting trees and shrubs into quaint devices.
1599R. Linche Fount. Anc. Fict. K iv, This Statue was..supported by foure Images of Victoria, hewen out..with inimitable skill of the art Topiaria. 1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Topiaria, the Art of making Arbours with Trees or Twigs cut and plaited. 1900B. D. Jackson Gloss. Bot. Terms 272/1 Topiaria,..ornamental gardening. |