arboreous
Having the characteristics of a treeHaving the characteristics of a tree. (of a plant)
US/ɑɹˈbɚ.iəs/
Meaning
4 sensesHaving the characteristics of a tree. (of a plant)
Covered or filled with trees.
abounding in trees
(obsolete)Growing on trees.
inhabiting or frequenting trees
(obsolete)Having a tree-like, branching structure.
resembling a tree in form and branching structure
Origin
From Latin arbor (“tree”).From Latin arbor (“tree”).
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Synonyms
16 synonymsClose in meaning
- inhabiting or frequenting trees:arborealtree-living
- resembling a tree in form and branching structure:arborealarborescentarboresquearboriformdendriformdendroiddendroidaltreelike
- abounding in trees:arboraceouswoodsywoody