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arbor

noun

  1. light, open structure either formed from trees, shrubs, or vines closely planted and twined together to be self-supporting or formed from a latticework frame covered with plants; generally less extensive and less substantial than a pergola
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Pronunciation: /ˈɑːbə/ / /ˈɑɹbɚ/ / /ˈaːbə/

noun

Etymology: Borrowed from French arbre (“tree, axis”), spelling influenced by Latin arbor (“tree”).

  1. An axis or shaft supporting a rotating part on a lathe.
  2. A bar for supporting cutting tools.
  3. A spindle of a wheel.