Found 2 items, similar to spinney.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: spinney spinney n : a copse that shelters game
English → English (gcide) Definition: spinney Spinny \Spin"ny\, n.; pl. Spinnies. [OF. espinaye,espinoye, espinei, espanoi, F. ['e]pinaie, from L. spinetum a thicket of thorns, fr. spina a thorn. See Spine.] A small thicket or grove with undergrowth; a clump of trees. [Written also spinney, and spinny.] [1913 Webster] The downs rise steep, crowned with black fir spinnies. --C. Kingsley. [1913 Webster]