Chenopodiaceae
plural noun
Che·no·po·di·a·ce·ae
Definition of Chenopodiaceae
: a family of plants (order Caryophyllales) distinguished by small inconspicuous apetalous greenish flowers and utricular fruit — see goosefoot
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Origin and Etymology of chenopodiaceae
New Latin, from Chenopodium, type genus + -aceae
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