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Surianaceae

plural noun
Su·ri·a·na·ce·ae | \ˌsu̇rēəˈnāsēˌē\

Definition of Surianaceae 

: a monotypic family of dicotyledonous plants (order Geraniales) — see suriana

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History and Etymology for Surianaceae

New Latin, from Suriana, type genus + -aceae

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