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Meliaceae
plural noun
Me·li·a·ce·ae
\ˌmēlēˈāsēˌē\
Definition of Meliaceae
: a family of tropical trees and shrubs (order Geraniales) that have monadelphous stamens and include various important timber and ornamental trees — see mahogany melia
meliaceous
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Origin and Etymology of meliaceae
New Latin, from Melia, type genus + -aceae
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