arboreous

[ ahr-bawr-ee-uhs, -bohr- ]

adjective

1. abounding in trees; wooded.
2. arboreal ( def 2 ).
3. arborescent.

arboreous

/ ɑːˈbɔːrɪəs /

adjective

1. thickly wooded; having many trees
2. another word for arborescent

Other Words From

• subar·bore·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arboreous¹

1640–50; < Latin arboreus of trees, equivalent to arbor tree + -eus -eous

Example Sentences

The arboreous vegetation was much the same as on the other side of the pass.

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On the banks Stravadium, and an arboreous Butea, a Combretum, are common.

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At a temple near Jaisa found the Juniper of Oongar in flower, and arboreous, attaining a height of about 40 feet.

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The arable lands of Hango are nearly destitute of trees, a few willows being the only arboreous vegetation.

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They are plentiful about Moose Factory and inland, where they breed, choosing an arboreous situation.

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