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ARBORETUM

a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes

The meaning of the word arboretum is a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes.

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WordMeaning
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
tertiaryof third rank, importance, or value
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
expatriatebanish
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring