Definition of arboreous Arboreous

ar•bo•re•ous

We found 7 definitions of arboreous from 3 different sources.

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What does arboreous mean?

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Adjective

arboreous - resembling a tree in form and branching structure; "arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda"; "dendriform sponges"
  arboreal, arborescent, arboresque, arboriform, dendriform, dendroid, dendroidal, treelike, tree-shaped
  branchy having many branches; "a branchy tree trunk"
arboreous - abounding in trees; "an arboreous landscape"; "violets in woodsy shady spots"; "a woody area near the highway"
  arboraceous, woodsy, woody
  wooded covered with growing trees and bushes etc; "wooded land"; "a heavily wooded tract"
arboreous - inhabiting or frequenting trees; "arboreal apes"
  arboreal, tree-living
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  • arboreous (a.)
    Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub.
  • arboreous (a.)
    Pertaining to, or growing on, trees; as, arboreous moss.

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