Calamitaceae

plural noun

Cal·​a·​mi·​ta·​ce·​ae

ˌkaləˌmīˈtāsēˌē,

-məˈt-

: a family of fossil plants coextensive with Calamariaceae

—used by strict adherents to the International Rules of Botanical Nomenclature

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Calamites, type genus + -aceae

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Rhymes for Calamitaceae

• depopulation
• acacia
• cetacea
• crustacea
• geisha
• orchidaceae
• osteomalacia