Definition of ARBOREAL

arboreal

Meanings

Plural: arboreals

Adjective

  • of or relating to or formed by trees
  • inhabiting or frequenting trees
    • "arboreal apes"

Adjective Satellite

  • resembling a tree in form and branching structure

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or resembling a tree.
  • Living in or among trees.
  • Covered or filled with trees.

Noun

  • Any tree-dwelling creature.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin arboreus (“tree-like”) + -al, mid-17th century.

Antonyms

nonarboreal

Scrabble Score: 10

arboreal is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
arboreal is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
arboreal is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

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