arboretum

English

/ɑː(ɹ)bəˈɹiːtəm/

noun
Definitions
  • A place where many varieties of tree are grown for research, educational, and ornamental purposes.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin arborētum (place grown with trees, place with trees growing).

Origin

Latin

arborētum

Gloss

place grown with trees, place with trees growing

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