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Definition of Arboreal
1. Adjective. Of or relating to or formed by trees. "An arborous roof"
Exact synonyms: Arborary, Arborical, Arborous
Derivative terms: Arbor, Arbor, Arbor, Arbor
Partainyms: Tree, Tree, Tree, Tree
Derivative terms: Arbor, Arbor, Arbor, Arbor
Partainyms: Tree, Tree, Tree, Tree
2. Adjective. Inhabiting or frequenting trees. "Arboreal apes"
3. Adjective. Resembling a tree in form and branching structure. "Dendriform sponges"
Exact synonyms: Arboreous, Arborescent, Arboresque, Arboriform, Dendriform, Dendroid, Dendroidal, Tree-shaped, Treelike
Similar to: Branchy
Derivative terms: Arbor, Arbor, Arbor
Similar to: Branchy
Derivative terms: Arbor, Arbor, Arbor
Definition of Arboreal
1. a. Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees.
Definition of Arboreal
1. living in trees [adj]
Medical Definition of Arboreal
1. 1. Of or pertaining to a tree, or to trees; of nature of trees. 2. Attached to, found in or upon, or frequenting, woods or trees; as, arboreal animals. "Woodpeckers are eminently arboreal." (Darwin) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)