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Moringaceae

plural noun
Mo·rin·ga·ce·ae | \ ˌmōriŋˈgāsēˌē , ˌmȯr- \

Definition of Moringaceae 

: a family of trees (order Rhoeadales) coextensive with the genus Moringa

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Other words from Moringaceae

moringaceous \¦⸗⸗¦gāshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Moringaceae

New Latin, from Moringa, type genus + -aceae

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