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ARBOROUS

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

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Meaning:

Of or relating to or formed by trees

Example:

an arborous roof

Synonyms:

arborary; arboreal; arborical; arborous

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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

tree (a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms)

Derivation:

arbor (tree (as opposed to shrub))

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