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单词 arbor vitae
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Definition of arbor vitae in English:

arbor vitae

noun ˌɑːbə ˈvʌɪtiːˌɑːbə ˈviːtʌɪˌɑrbər ˈvaɪdi
  • another term for thuja

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally 'tree of life', probably with reference to its medicinal use.

Definition of arbor vitae in US English:

arbor vitae

(also arborvitae)
nounˌärbər ˈvīdēˌɑrbər ˈvaɪdi
  • A North American and eastern Asian evergreen coniferous tree of the cypress family.

    Genus Thuja, family Cupressaceae: several species, in particular the northern white cedar (see white cedar)

Origin

Mid 16th century: from Latin, literally ‘tree of life’, probably with reference to its medicinal use.

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