 arboreous |
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| 1. | [ adjective ] resembling a tree in form and branching structure | |
| Synonyms: | arborescent arboresque arboriform dendriform dendroid dendroidal treelike tree-shaped arboreal | |
| Examples: | "arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda" "dendriform sponges" |
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| Related terms: | branchy | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] abounding in trees | |
| Synonyms: | woodsy woody arboraceous | |
| Examples: | "an arboreous landscape" "violets in woodsy shady spots" "a woody area near the highway" |
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| Related terms: | wooded | |
| 3. | [ adjective ] inhabiting or frequenting trees | |
| Synonyms: | tree-living arboreal | |
| Examples: | "arboreal apes" |
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| Related terms: | nonarboreal | |
| Similar spelling: |
arborous arboraceous arborvirus arboresque arborescent arborize arborist arborise arboreal arboretum arbour arboriform arborvitae airborne |
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