English Explanatory Dictionary

arboriculture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The branch of horticulture concerned with the planting, growth, and maintenance of trees.

Pronunciation

/ɑːɹˈbɔːɹ.ɪˌkʌl.t͡ʃɚ/ /ɑːˈbɒɹ.ɪˌkʌlt͡ʃə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-arboriculture.wav

Word forms

arboriculture arboricultures

Etymology

From Latin arbor (“tree”) + cultūra (“tending”).

Derived words

arboricultural arboriculturist
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