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arboriculture

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ar·​bor·​i·​cul·​ture | \ ˈär-bər-ə-ˌkəl-chər How to pronounce arboriculture (audio) , är-ˈbȯr-ə- How to pronounce arboriculture (audio) \

Definition of arboriculture

: the cultivation of trees and shrubs especially for ornamental purposes
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Other Words from arboriculture

arboricultural \ ˌär-​bər-​ə-​ˈkəl-​chər-​əl How to pronounce arboricultural (audio) , är-​ˌbȯr-​ə-​ \ adjective

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 Bill Fountain, University of Kentucky professor of arboriculture, and others suggested less drastic cutting or rethinking the locations of lights and cameras. — James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, "Tree 'topping' in Courier Journal parking lot was meant for safety but leaves arborists fuming," 14 Dec. 2017

First Known Use of arboriculture

circa 1778, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for arboriculture

arbori- + -culture (as in agriculture)

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