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Thesaurus: arboreous

Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub.

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  1. a. Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub.
  2. a. Pertaining to, or growing on, trees; as, arboreous moss.
  3. adj. inhabiting or frequenting trees
  4. adj. abounding in trees
  5. adj. resembling a tree in form and branching structure
  6. 1. Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub. Loudon. 2. Pertaining to, or growing on, trees; as, arboreous moss. Quincy.
  7. a inhabiting or frequenting trees s abounding in trees s resembling a tree in form and branching structure