adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or pertaining to the care, planting and maintenance of trees. not-comparable

   "His arboricultural knowledge stood him in good stead when he planted the olive grove."

Synonyms

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horticultural

Example

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"His arboricultural knowledge stood him in good stead when he planted the olive grove."

Etymology

From arboriculture + -al.

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