arboreous meaning

UK US /ɑrˈbɔriəl/ 4 syllables

arboreous (adjective): inhabiting or frequenting trees.

arboreous has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

arboreous as an adjective

  1. inhabiting or frequenting trees
    • arboreal apes

    Synonyms: arboreal, tree-living

  2. resembling a tree in form and branching structure
    • arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda
    • dendriform sponges

    Synonyms: arboreal, arborescent, arboresque, arboriform, dendriform, dendroid, dendroidal, treelike, tree-shaped

    Similar: branchy

    Related forms: arbor

  3. abounding in trees
    • an arboreous landscape
    • violets in woodsy shady spots
    • a woody area near the highway

    Synonyms: arboraceous, woodsy, woody

    Similar: wooded

How to pronounce arboreous

arboreous is pronounced /ɑrˈbɔriəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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