-acea

noun plural suffix

-a·​cea
ˈāsh(ē)ə
: animals characterized by : animals of the nature of
Cetacea
Crustacea
in names of zoological divisions larger than a genus, especially orders and classes

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of -aceus -aceous

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“-acea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/-acea. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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