Meaning of arboreous in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  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

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

    Examples

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

    Synonyms

  3. Qualitative Adjective

    arboreous

    Definitions

    1. inhabiting or frequenting trees

    Examples

    • « arboreal apes »

    Antonyms

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