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What is the collective noun for trees?

The most common collective noun for trees is a grove.

Here are some other options, depending on the type of trees and the context:

* Forest: For a large, dense collection of trees.

* Stand: For a group of trees of the same species.

* Copse: For a small, dense group of trees, often deciduous.

* Spinney: Another term for a small, dense group of trees, often with tangled undergrowth.

* Thicket: For a dense, tangled group of trees and shrubs.

* Arbor: A single tree, but sometimes used to refer to a collection of trees in a garden setting.

* Orchard: For a group of fruit trees.

* Plantation: For a large, commercially managed area of trees.

The best choice depends on the specific situation and the desired effect.

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