Meaning & use
arborvitae
An evergreen coniferous tree or shrub of the genus Thuja, often planted in rows as a hedge or windbreak.
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They planted a row of arborvitae along the fence for year-round privacy.
American arborvitae is native to eastern North America and tolerates cold winters well.
A note on using this word
"Arborvitae" is Latin for "tree of life"; American arborvitae is also commonly called eastern white cedar.
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