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arboretum

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Main Entry:
ar·bo·re·tum 
          Listen to the pronunciation of arboretum
Pronunciation:
\ˌär-bə-ˈrē-təm\
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural ar·bo·retums or ar·bo·re·ta 
          Listen to the pronunciation of arboreta \-ˈrē-tə\
Etymology:
New Latin, from Latin, plantation of trees, from arbor
Date:
1838
: a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes


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