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arboreal

ar·bo·real

UK/ɑːˈbɔːɹɪ.əl/ US/ɑɹˈbɔɹi.əl/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to or formed by trees

  • “an arborous roof”
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2.

inhabiting or frequenting trees

  • “arboreal apes”
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3.

resembling a tree in form and branching structure

  • “arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda”
  • “dendriform sponges”
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Origin

From Latin arboreus (“tree-like”) + -al, mid-17th century.

Phrases

  • Monte Cristo arboreal alligator lizard

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