arborescent

UK
/ˌɑːbəˈrɛsənt/
US
/ˌɑrbəˈrɛsənt/

Translations

arborescentnoun
arborescents
pl
UK
/ˌɑː.bəˈrɛs.ənt/
US
/ˌɑːr.bəˈrɛs.ənt/
Used, though rarely, to denote any plant or organism having a tree-like form.
Synonyms
branching organism
tree-like structure
branching form
treelike form
arborescentadjective
more arborescent
Comp.
most arborescent
Super.
UK
/ˌɑːbəˈrɛsənt/
US
/ˌɑrbəˈrɛsənt/
The arborescent structure of the coral reef provides shelter for many marine species.
Древовидная структура кораллового рифа обеспечивает укрытие для многих морских видов.

Definitions

arborescentnoun
A plant, coral, or other organism with a tree-like form or growth habit.
Desert gardeners prize slow-growing arborescents such as the quiver tree.
arborescentadjective
Resembling a tree in growth, structure, or appearance.
The arborescent coral formations created a stunning underwater landscape.