arboretum
|ar-bo-re-tum|
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/ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/
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/ˌɑːbəˈriːtəm/
tree garden
Etymology
Etymology Information
'arboretum' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'arborētum', where 'arbor' meant 'tree'.
Historical Evolution
'arborētum' transformed into the English word 'arboretum' and has retained its meaning related to trees.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place for trees', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place where trees and shrubs are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes.
The university's arboretum is open to the public year-round.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/16 06:51