Meaning of arboreal in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ɑrˈbɔriəl/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   arboreal

   Definitions

   1. resembling a tree in form and branching structure

   Examples

   • « arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda »
   • « dendriform sponges »

   Synonyms

   • branchy

2. Qualitative Adjective

   arboreal

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: from Latin arboreus, from arbor‘tree’, + -al

   Definitions

   1. of or relating to or formed by trees

   Examples

   • « an arborous roof »
3. 2. inhabiting or frequenting trees

   Examples

   • « arboreal apes »

   Antonyms

   • nonarboreal