arboretum

Meanings

• noun

  A place with a collection of trees and other plants, often for educational or research purposes.

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Variants

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arboreta , arboretum , arboretums

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Etymology

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From the Latin arbor ('tree') and -etum ('a place for growing').

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Trivia

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1. The National Arboretum in Washington, D.C. covers over 446 acres and contains over 40,000 plants.

2. The oldest known living tree in the world, a bristlecone pine named Methuselah, is located in an arboretum in California.

3. The first arboretum in the United States was established in 1872 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

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Related Concepts

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1. botanical garden: An arboretum is a type of botanical garden that focuses on trees and other woody plants.

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Culture

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Arboretums have been established for various purposes, including conservation, education, and research. They provide opportunities for scientists to study trees and other plants, as well as for the public to learn about and appreciate the natural world.

How to Memorize "arboretum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large outdoor area filled with trees of various sizes and species. Visually explore the different types of trees and imagine their leaves, bark, and overall appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'arboretum' with the image of a forest or a large garden filled with trees. Remember that it is a place for growing and studying trees.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Arbor Etum' to remember the meaning of arboretum. Arbor means tree and Etum means place, so an arboretum is a place for trees.

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