Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bocage

Noun

/boʊˈkɑːʒ/

Definition

A landscape characterized by the presence of hedgerows, trees, and small fields that create a patchwork of cultivated land and natural vegetation.

Examples

The bocage of Normandy is known for its beautiful, verdant fields and winding hedgerows.
Farmers in the bocage region often rely on traditional methods of agriculture to maintain the delicate ecosystem.
Walking through the bocage, we were surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of wildlife.

Meaning

Bocage refers to a rural landscape that is defined by its system of hedges and bushes separating small fields, often found in regions like Normandy in France.