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Meaning of arboreal in English
Pronunciation
/ɑrˈbɔriəl/
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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
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 »
2.
inhabiting or frequenting trees
Examples
« arboreal apes »
Antonyms
nonarboreal