English Explanatory Dictionary

arboreous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Having the characteristics of a tree. (of a plant)
  2. Covered or filled with trees.
  3. Growing on trees.
  4. Having a tree-like, branching structure.

Pronunciation

/ɑɹˈbɚ.iəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Moire9-arboreous.wav

Word forms

arboreous

Etymology

From Latin arbor (“tree”).

Synonyms

ligneous woody wooded dendritic

Antonyms

herbaceous

Related words

arboreal arborous
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