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Arboreal Definition & Meaning

arboreal
adjective
  1. of or relating to or formed by trees; "an arborous roof"
  2. inhabiting or frequenting trees; "arboreal apes"
  3. resembling a tree in form and branching structure; "arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda"; "dendriform sponges"

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What does arboreal mean?
of or relating to or formed by trees; "an arborous roof" inhabiting or frequenting trees; "arboreal apes" resembling a tree in form and branching structure; "arborescent coral found off the coast of Bermuda"; "dendriform sponges"
What part of speech is arboreal?
Arboreal is an adjective.
How many definitions does arboreal have?
Arboreal has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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