Valoniaceae

plural noun

Va·​lo·​ni·​a·​ce·​ae

vəˌlōnēˈāsēˌē

: a family of coenocytic green algae usually classed among the Siphonocladales but sometimes especially formerly among the Siphonales see valonia

valoniaceous

və¦lōnē¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Valonia, type genus + -aceae

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Rhymes for Valoniaceae

• ericaceae
• liliaceae
• andreae
• poaceae
• enterobacteriaceae