"aroost" meaning in All languages combined

See aroost on Wiktionary

Adverb [English]

Forms: more aroost [comparative], most aroost [superlative]
Etymology: From a- (“on”) + roost. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|a|roost|t1=on}} a- (“on”) + roost Head templates: {{en-adv}} aroost (comparative more aroost, superlative most aroost)
  1. Of a bird, roosting.
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