maquis
/mɑːˈkiː/
noun
- A type of dense, scrubby vegetation found in Mediterranean regions, consisting of small trees and shrubs.
- Wild boar often hide in the maquis of southern France.
- The maquis is adapted to survive long, dry summers.
- The hillsides were covered in thick maquis, making hiking difficult.
- The French resistance movement that fought against the Nazi occupation during World War II.
- Many young men joined the maquis to avoid forced labor in Germany.
- The maquis received weapons and supplies from Allied forces.
- The maquis carried out sabotage missions against German supply lines.
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