"arborvitae" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪti/, [ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪɾi], [ˌɑɹbɚˈvəɪɾi] (note: Canadian raising), /ˌɑɹbɚˈvaɪtə/ Forms: arborvitaes [plural]
Etymology: From Latin arbor (“tree”) + vitae (“of life”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin, {{affix|la|arbor|vitae|nocat=1|t1=tree|t2=of life}} arbor (“tree”) + vitae (“of life”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} arborvitae (plural arborvitaes)
  1. Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis or the species Platycladus orientalis, grown for timber or ornament. Categories (lifeform): Cypress family plants
    Sense id: en-arborvitae-en-noun-Z4D0fZdh Disambiguation of Cypress family plants: 97 3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 86 14 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 91 9 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 92 8 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 96 4
  2. (anatomy) The white nerve tissue of the cerebellum that has a branching structure. Categories (topical): Anatomy
    Sense id: en-arborvitae-en-noun-uBEeqdyG Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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