dense foliage

collocation in English

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dense
adjective
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/dens/us
/dens/
having parts that are close together so that it is difficult to go or ...
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foliage
noun[U]
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/ˈfəʊ.li.ɪdʒ/us
/ˈfoʊ.li.ɪdʒ/
the leaves of a plant or tree, or leaves on the stems or branches on which they ...
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(Definition ofdenseandfoliagefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Wind-dispersed tree species might possess other characteristics attractive to animals, such asdensefoliageor high crowns.
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The way that thedensefoliagedroops from the hanging branches gives the tree a willowy appearance.
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The nest is a shallow cup of rootlets, bark, and lichen 2.43.7 m high in thedensefoliageof a small tree in a clearing.
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They will also roost indensefoliageof trees, usually on a branch next to the trunk, or in dense scrubby brush.
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Some of the old rails and a tunnel can still be traced through thedensefoliageof the countryside today.
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The oak titmouse will sleep in cavities,densefoliageor birdhouses.
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The distressed girl and her new friend run away and set up house in an abandoned caboose concealed beneathdensefoliagein the woods.
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It occurs singly, in pairs or in small groups, favouring hollow trees anddensefoliage.
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This robin-chat skulks indensefoliagein the forest canopy.
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It is a small tree withdensefoliagethat rarely exceeds 8 metres in height.
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The foot of the elephant on which he was mounted was entangled in thedensefoliage.
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Grey treepies are omnivorous birds mostly thriving amongdensefoliageand in forests.
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Ever since, the tiny seed of an idea has transformed into thedensefoliageof intellect and profundity it now is.
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The narrow canyon that the river runs through is characterized by high steep cliffs anddensefoliage.
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They will tolerate wind and havedensefoliagegrowing close to the ground, so they are useful as pioneer species for privacy and wind protection.
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It resides mainly in the middle story indensefoliage.
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Juniper titmice will sleep in cavities,densefoliage, or birdhouses.
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