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arborescent

adjective ar·bo·res·cent \ˌär-bə-ˈre-sənt\

Definition of ARBORESCENT

:  resembling a tree in properties, growth, structure, or appearance
— ar·bo·res·cence \-sən(t)s\ noun
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First Known Use of ARBORESCENT

1675

Rhymes with ARBORESCENT

acquiescent, adolescent, Fertile Crescent, incandescent, opalescent, prepubescent, viridescent
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arborescent

adjective ar·bo·res·cent \ˌär-bə-ˈres-ənt\

Medical Definition of ARBORESCENT

:  resembling a tree in growth, structure, or appearance

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. arborescent
  2. arborescent appendage
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