arboricole,a.rare.|ɑːˈbɒrɪkəʊl| [a. F. arboricole, f. L. arbor tree + -cola inhabiting.] Inhabiting or haunting trees. 1874Coues Birds N.-W. 323 [Burrowing Owls]..constitute a notable exception to the general rule of arboricole habits in this family.