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Naiadaceae

plural noun
Na·ia·da·ce·ae | \ ˌnāəˈdāsēˌē , ˌnīə- \

Definition of Naiadaceae 

: a monotypic family of aquatic plants (order Naiadales) — see naias

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Other words from Naiadaceae

naiadaceous \¦⸗⸗¦dāshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Naiadaceae

New Latin, from Naiad-, Naias, type genus + -aceae

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Naiadales

naiant

Naias

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