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ˌɑr bərˈvaɪ tiar·borvi·tae
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arborvitaenoun
any of several Asian and North American conifers of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis
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arborvitaenoun
Any of several North American or Asian conifers, of the genera Thuja and Thujopsis, grown for timber or ornament.
arborvitaenoun
The white nerve tissue of the cerebellum that has a branching structure.
Etymology: from arbor, tree, and vitae, of life.
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arborvitae
Thuja ( THEW-jə) is a genus of coniferous tree or shrub in the Cupressaceae (cypress family). There are five species in the genus, two native to North America and three native to eastern Asia. The genus is monophyletic and sister to Thujopsis. Members are commonly known as arborvitaes (from the Latin term for 'tree of life'), thujas or cedars.
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arborvitae
Arborvitae is a type of evergreen tree or shrub belonging to the cypress family (Cupressaceae). It is characterized by scale-like leaves, small cones, and a fragrant wood. The name 'arborvitae' means 'tree of life,' a reference to its medicinal properties discovered by French explorers in the 16th century. They are commonly used for hedges, landscape ornamentation, and some species are used for timber.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of arborvitae in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of arborvitae in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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