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Aristolochiaceae
plural noun
Aris·to·lo·chi·a·ce·ae
Definition of Aristolochiaceae
: a family of erect or climbing herbs or shrubs (order Aristolochiales) having alternate petioled leaves and apetalous flowers with a petaloid calyx and stamens adnate to the style — see aristolochia
aristolochiaceous
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Origin and Etymology of aristolochiaceae
New Latin, from Aristolochia, type genus + -aceae
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