Opiliaceae
plural noun
Opil·i·a·ce·ae
Definition of Opiliaceae
: a family of tropical shrubs or trees (order Santalales) having coriaceous leaves, small flowers, and drupaceous fruit
opiliaceous
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Origin and Etymology of opiliaceae
New Latin, from Opilia, type genus + -aceae
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