🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

수목원

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sumogwon

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Arboretum/ˌɑː.bəˈriː.təm/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"수목원은 다양한 나무를 관찰할 수 있는 곳입니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A place where trees and shrubs are grown for scientific and educational purposes.

    "The university's arboretum features a diverse collection of native and exotic tree species."
  2. 2

    A botanical garden focused primarily on trees.

    "Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the arboretum to learn about different tree species."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'arboretum' originates from the Latin word 'arbor', meaning 'tree', combined with the suffix '-etum', which denotes a place associated with a specific thing. The concept evolved in the 19th century as a dedicated space for the cultivation and study of trees and shrubs.

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