Arboreous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Resembling a tree in form and branching structure; "arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda"; "dendriform sponges".
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Meaning 2
Abounding in trees; "an arboreous landscape"; "violets in woodsy shady spots"; "a woody area near the highway".
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Examples
- The hike took us through a dense arboreous terrain, with trees towering above us on all sides.
- As we emerged from the forest, we were greeted by the vast arboreous expanse of the rural countryside.
- The local parks department has worked to create an arboreous landscape along the river, planting native trees and shrubs to stabilize the banks.
- In the quiet arboreous corner of the garden, the birdsong was the only sound to be heard.
- After the devastating hurricane, the arboreous neighborhoods were the hardest hit, with fallen trees blocking streets and power lines.
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Meaning 3
Inhabiting or frequenting trees; "arboreal apes".
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