n. [ OF. arboret, dim. of arbre tree, L. arbor ] A small tree or shrub. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
Among thick-woven arborets, and flowers Imbordered on each bank. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl. Arboreta [ L., a place grown with trees. ] A place in which a collection of rare trees and shrubs is cultivated for scientific or educational purposes. [ 1913 Webster ]