ARBOUR


Meaning of ARBOUR in English

n. (US arbor) a shady garden alcove with the sides and roof formed by trees or climbing plants; a bower. arboured adj.

[ ME f. AF erber f. OF erbier f. erbe herb f. L herba: phonetic change to ar- assisted by assoc. with L arbor tree ]

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