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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

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Other Words from Aristolochiaceae

aristolochiaceous \(ˈ)⸗¦⸗(ˌ)⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦āshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Aristolochiaceae

New Latin, from Aristolochia, type genus + -aceae

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