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Meaning of arboreal
Relating to trees
Etymology of arboreal
The word "arboreal" comes from the Latin "arbor," meaning tree, and the suffix "-al," which forms an adjective indicating a relation or pertinence
Historically, the term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe things related to or resembling trees
Synonyms
tree-dwelling
sylvan
woodland
forest
treelike
branchy
leafy
verdant
lush
green
wooded
timbered
silvan
bosky
wooded
tree-like
shrubby
bushy
foliate
foliaceous
leafy
branchless
trunkless
aerial
above-ground
epiphytic
parasitic
vine-like
climbing
twining
ramifying
dendroid
dendriform
arborous
arboreous
tree-like
timbered
afforested
reforested
silvicultural
sylvatic
silvan
woodsy
timberland
forestal
arboreal
dendrological
Definitions
- Relating to trees, living in trees, or resembling a tree
- * Inhabiting or frequenting trees, especially as a mode of life
Usage Examples
- The arboreal creatures of the forest, such as squirrels and birds, were a delight to watch
- * The arboreal landscape of the park was dominated by tall oak trees
- * The artist's use of arboreal themes in her paintings reflected her love of nature