Meaning of the word undergrowth in English

What does undergrowth mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

undergrowth

US /ˈʌn.dɚ.ɡroʊθ/
UK /ˈʌn.də.ɡrəʊθ/

Noun

a mass of bushes, small trees, and plants, especially growing under the trees in a forest:

Example:
Police discovered the body hidden in thick undergrowth.