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Connaraceae

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Con·​na·​ra·​ce·​ae | \ ˌkänəˈrāsēˌē \

Definition of Connaraceae

: a family of mostly tropical climbing shrubs or small trees (order Rosales) closely related to the Leguminosae but lacking stipules

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Other Words from Connaraceae

connaraceous \ ¦⸗⸗¦räshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Connaraceae

New Latin, from Connarus, type genus + -aceae

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“Connaraceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Connaraceae. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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