Meaning of arboreous in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Classifying Adjective

   arboreous

   Definitions

   1. abounding in trees

   Examples

   • « an arboreous landscape »
   • « violets in woodsy shady spots »
   • « a woody area near the highway »

   Synonyms

   • wooded
2. 2. resembling a tree in form and branching structure

   Examples

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

   Synonyms

   • branchy

3. Qualitative Adjective

   arboreous

   Definitions

   1. inhabiting or frequenting trees

   Examples

   • « arboreal apes »

   Antonyms

   • nonarboreal