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Tiliaceae

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Til·​i·​a·​ce·​ae

Definition of Tiliaceae

: a family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Malvales) distinguished chiefly by the free stamens and 2-celled anthers

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Other Words from Tiliaceae

tiliaceous \ ¦⸗⸗¦āshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Tiliaceae

New Latin, from Tilia, type genus + -aceae

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“Tiliaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tiliaceae. Accessed 13 Aug. 2022.

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