What does arborvitae mean?
Arborvitae means Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament..
Arborvitae
/ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪti/ · noun
Meaning
Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament..
Definitions by Sense
- Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament.
- (anatomy) The white nerve tissue of the cerebellum that has a branching structure.
Example Sentences
She was at that moment just outside the door, and from the position of the Colonel, framed between the pillars at the other end of the piazza and against the dark green foliage of an arborvitae standing beyond.
Synonyms for arborvitae
Antonyms for arborvitae
Related Words
Word Forms
- arborvitaes
- arbor vitae
- arborvitæ
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for arborvitae?
Common synonyms include tree of life.
What is the opposite of arborvitae?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use arborvitae in a sentence?
She was at that moment just outside the door, and from the position of the Colonel, framed between the pillars at the other end of the piazza and against the dark green foliage of an arborvitae standing beyond.
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