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Calamitaceae
plural noun
Cal·a·mi·ta·ce·ae
\ˌkaləˌmīˈtāsēˌē, -məˈt-\
Definition of Calamitaceae
: a family of fossil plants coextensive with Calamariaceae —used by strict adherents to the International Rules of Botanical Nomenclature
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Origin and Etymology of calamitaceae
New Latin, from Calamites, type genus + -aceae
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