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Definition of Arborvitae
1. Noun. Any of several Asian and North American conifers of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis.
Generic synonyms: Conifer, Coniferous Tree
Definition of Arborvitae
1. Noun. Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera ''Thuja'' and ''Thujopsis'', grown for timber or ornament. ¹
2. Noun. (anatomy) The white nerve tissue of the cerebellum that has a branching structure. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Arborvitae
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Arborvitae
Literary usage of Arborvitae
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Andorra Nurseries: Wm. Warner Harper, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia by William Warner Harper (1903)
"arborvitae One of the most useful of all evergreens, and very widely planted.
... George Peabody's arborvitae. (Mr) Similar in form to T. occidentalis ..."
2. Annual Report of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society for the Year by Minnesota State Horticultural Society (1889)
"Golden arborvitae is apparently as hardy as the American. In Deciduous Trees we
have on trial, White Ash, Black Cherry, ..."
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