[L. topiāria, fem. sing. (sc. ars) of TOPIARIUS.] The art of cutting trees and shrubs into quaint devices.
1599. R. Linche, Fount. Anc. Fict., K iv. This Statue was … supported by foure Images of Victoria, hewen out … with inimitable skill of the art Topiaria.
1706. Phillips (ed. Kersey), Topiaria, the Art of making Arbours with Trees or Twigs cut and plaited.
1900. B. D. Jackson, Gloss. Bot. Terms, 272/1. Topiaria,… ornamental gardening.
