Definition

A dense growth or clump of bushes, shrubs, or small trees that are difficult to pass through; by extension, any tangled or confusing mass.

Example Usage

The deer disappeared into a thicket of brambles near the forest edge.

Origin

From Old English 'thicce' (thick), with the diminutive suffix '-et' added to denote a dense collection of thick vegetation.

Fun Fact

Thickets are ecologically important as they provide shelter and food for wildlife while also preventing soil erosion.

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