An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

Having the shape or characteristics of a tree in growth, structure, or appearance.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. arborescent, from L. arborescent-, p.p. of arborescere “to grow into a tree,” from arbor, arboris “tree.”

Etymology (PE): Šâkedâr “having branches,” from šâké, from šâxé, → branch, + dâr “having, possessor,” from dâštan “to have, to possess,” → charged.