embosk

embosk
\\ə̇m, em+\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: en- (I) + bosk
: to shroud or conceal especially with plants or greenery

the summerhouse all embosked with vines

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/em bosk"/, v.t.
to hide or conceal (something, oneself, etc.) with or as if with foliage, greenery, or the like: to embosk oneself within a grape arbor.
[EM-1 + BOSK]

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embosk
var. of imbosk, to shelter in a wood.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • embosk — /em bosk /, v.t. to hide or conceal (something, oneself, etc.) with or as if with foliage, greenery, or the like: to embosk oneself within a grape arbor. [EM 1 + BOSK] * * * …   Universalium

  • embosk — em·bosk …   English syllables

  • envelop — v 1. enfold, enwrap, wrap, sheathe, case, cover; hide, conceal, embosk, shroud, enshroud, clothe, overlay; hood, cloak, shield, screen; protect, shelter. 2. encompass, enclose, encase, encircle, enwreathe, surround; clasp, embrace …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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