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arboriculture

noun
ar·​bor·​i·​cul·​ture | \ ˈär-bər-ə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce arboriculture (audio) , är-ˈbȯr-ə- How to pronounce arboriculture (audio) \

Definition of arboriculture

: the cultivation of trees and shrubs especially for ornamental purposes
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arboricultural \ ˌär-​bər-​ə-​ˈkəl-​chər-​əl How to pronounce arboricultural (audio) , är-​ˌbȯr-​ə-​ \ adjective

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 Bill Fountain, University of Kentucky professor of arboriculture, and others suggested less drastic cutting or rethinking the locations of lights and cameras. — James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, "Tree 'topping' in Courier Journal parking lot was meant for safety but leaves arborists fuming," 14 Dec. 2017

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First Known Use of arboriculture

circa 1778, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for arboriculture

arbori- + -culture (as in agriculture)

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The first known use of arboriculture was circa 1778

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