ar·bor·i·cul·ture

[ahr-ber-i-kuhl-cher, ahr-bawr-, -bohr-]
noun
the cultivation of trees and shrubs.

Origin:
1820–30; arbor3 + (agr)iculture

ar·bor·i·cul·tur·al, adjective
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arboriculture (ˈɑːbərɪˌkʌltʃə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the cultivation of trees or shrubs, esp for the production of timber
 
arbori'cultural
 
adj
 
arbori'culturist
 
n

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Example sentences
Establishes licensure procedures and requirements to practice arboriculture and provide arboriculture services.
Signifies high degree of professionalism in arboriculture field.
The role of arboriculture in a healthy social ecology.
Therefore, they should be up-to-date on the latest techniques in arboriculture.
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