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arborescent

Pronunciation: /ˌɑːbəˈrɛs(ə)nt/

Definition of arborescent

adjective

chiefly Botany
  • tree-like in growth or appearance: arborescent succulents

Derivatives

arborescence

noun

Origin:

late 17th century: from Latin arborescent- 'growing into a tree', from arborescere, from arbor 'tree'

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