arboretum
Translation
arboretum
Examples
We spent the afternoon at the local arboretum.
We spent the afternoon at the local arboretum.
The arboretum has a collection of rare trees.
The arboretum has a collection of rare trees.
Grammar Patterns
((an arboretum)) a place with many trees for study We visited the national arboretum.
Similar Words
Synonyms: botanical garden, tree park
Etymology
From Latin 'arbor' (tree). The suffix '-etum' denotes a place where something is grown.
Memory Tips
'Arbor' is Latin for tree. An arboretum is like a 'museum' for trees.