arboreous

arboreous is a 9-letter English word with 5 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub. Face value is 11 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 11 · Words With Friends 13 · 5 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Having the form, constitution, or habits, of a proper tree, in distinction from a shrub.
2. adjective. Pertaining to, or growing on, trees; as, arboreous moss.
3. adjective. inhabiting or frequenting trees

   "arboreal apes"

   Synonyms: arboreal

4. adjective. 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

5. adjective. abounding in trees

   "an arboreous landscape"

   "violets in woodsy shady spots"

   Synonyms: arboraceous, woodsy, woody

Synonyms

arboreal, arborescent, arboresque, arboriform, dendriform, dendroid, dendroidal, treelike, arboraceous, woodsy, woody

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