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arboriform

adjective
ar·bo·ri·form | \ ˈärbərəˌfȯrm , ärˈbȯrə- \

Definition of arboriform 

: resembling a tree in shape or appearance

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History and Etymology for arboriform

arbor entry 2 (tree) + -iform

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