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arbuscular

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɑːˈbʌskjələ/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ɑːˈbʌskjʊlə/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Similar to a small tree; shrublike.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Relating to an arbuscle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, mycology, natural-sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From arbuscle + -ar.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: arbuscular — relating to an arbuscle
  • Romanian: arbuscular — relating to an arbuscle