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- [ahr-buh-ree-tuh m]
- /ˌɑr bəˈri təm/
- /ɑːbəˈriːtəm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-buh-ree-tuh m]
- /ˌɑr bəˈri təm/
Definitions of arboretum word
- countable noun arboretum An arboretum is a specially designed garden of different types of trees. 3
- noun arboretum a place where trees or shrubs are cultivated for their scientific or educational interest 3
- noun arboretum a place where many kinds of trees and shrubs are grown for exhibition or study 3
- noun plural arboretum a plot of land on which many different trees or shrubs are grown for study or display. 1
- noun arboretum A botanical garden devoted to trees. 1
- noun arboretum place where trees are cultivated 1
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Origin of arboretum
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < Latin arborētum a plantation of trees, equivalent to arbor tree + -ētum suffix denoting place where a given plant grows (cf. alameda)
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Parts of speech for Arboretum
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arboretum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arboretum
noun arboretum
- meadow — a tract of grassland used for pasture or serving as a hayfield.
- lawn — wireless local area network
- orchard — an area of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit or nut trees.
- ranch — an establishment maintained for raising livestock under range conditions.
- acreage — Acreage is a large area of farm land.
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