twig·gy

[twig-ee]
adjective, twig·gi·er, twig·gi·est.
1.
of, pertaining to, or resembling twigs.
2.
full of twigs.

Origin:
1555–65; twig1 + -y1

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twiggy (ˈtwɪɡɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , -gier, -giest
1.  of or relating to a twig or twigs
2.  covered with twigs
3.  slender or fragile

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Example sentences
Slender stems stay green even in winter giving the plants a twiggy appearance.
To accomplish this, refrain from planting roses too close together and remove
  twiggy growth and foliage near the crown.
Avoid shearing azaleas since it results in a proliferation of unhealthy, twiggy
  growth.
Makes a dense, wide bush but not excessively twiggy.
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