Lexic.us

Definition of Arbor

1. Noun. Tree (as opposed to shrub).

2. Noun. Any of various rotating shafts that serve as axes for larger rotating parts.

3. Noun. A framework that supports climbing plants. "The arbor provided a shady resting place in the park"

Definition of Arbor

1. n. A kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower.

2. n. A tree, as distinguished from a shrub.

Definition of Arbor

1. Noun. A shady sitting place, usually in a park or garden, and usually surrounded by climbing shrubs or vines and other vegetation. ¹

2. Noun. A grove of trees. ¹

3. Noun. An axis or shaft supporting a rotating part on a lathe. ¹

4. Noun. A bar for supporting cutting tools. ¹

5. Noun. A spindle of a wheel. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Arbor

1. a tree [n -ES] / a shady garden shelter [n -S]

Medical Definition of Arbor

1. A kind of latticework formed of, or covered with, vines, branches of trees, or other plants, for shade; a bower. Origin: OE. Herber, herbere, properly a garden of herbs, F. Herbier, fr. L. Herbarium. See Herb, and cf. Herbarium. 1. A tree, as distinguished from a shrub. 2. [Cf. F. Arbre. An axle or spindle of a wheel or opinion. A mandrel in lathe turning. Arbor Day, a day appointed for planting trees and shrubs. Origin: L, a tree, a beam. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Arbor

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arbitrement arbitress arbitresses arblast arblasts arbor (current term) arbor Dianae arbor dianae arbor vine arbor vines

arbor vitae uteri arboraceous arborary arborator arborators arborcide arboreal arboreal salamander arboreality

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