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Etymology of the English word topiary

the English word topiary
derived from the French word topiaire
derived from the Latin word topia
derived from the Greek word topia
derived from the Greek word topion
derived from the Greek word topos, τόπος (a spot ; location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard)
derived from the Greek word koinos topos
derived from the Greek word omotopia
derived from the Latin word topiarius (of ornamental gardening)
derived from the Latin word topia
derived from the Greek word topia
derived from the Greek word topion
derived from the Greek word topos, τόπος (a spot ; location (as a position, home, tract, etc.); figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard)
derived from the Greek word koinos topos
derived from the Greek word omotopia

Date

The earliest known usage of topiary in English dates from the 16th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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