Discombobulated: To be thrown into a state of confusion.

Friday, September 03, 2004

Word of the Evening

Topiary

Of or characterized by the clipping or trimming of live shrubs or trees into decorative shapes


A word that I thought everyone knew, until I used it in a slightly different, slightly naughty context and found that not everyone does!

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Cant imagine what context you could misuse the word Topiary in...

Don't leave us hanging!

Scotsman

Anonymous said...

Anything to do with this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1843170515/qid=1094233061/sr=1-12/ref=sr_1_2_12/026-2661099-0565239

?

Anonymous said...

A subject in which I feel I should train in order to become a topiary maven...

Anyone willing to allow me some practice?

Scotsman

Mia said...

Steady hands needed!

Anonymous said...

Ofcourse ... 100% concentration required whilst creating such a work of art

Scotsman

Mia said...

Plus quality control testing

Anonymous said...

Ofcourse practice makes perfect...

Just need to find a winning volunteer.

Maybe we should try a topiary calendar. 12 poses of a willing volunteer...this would also allow for a month for the mistakes to grow out and a new style to be developed.

Scotsman

Mia said...

I like the idea, would also save a fortune on waxing!

Anonymous said...

I will sharpen my cut throat and come on round...

Scotsman

Mia said...

That sounds like a threat!

Anonymous said...

Maybe...

Scotsman