Elatinaceae

plural noun

Elat·​i·​na·​ce·​ae
ə̇ˌlatᵊnˈāsēˌē,
ˌelətə̇ˈnā-
: a widely distributed family of aquatic or marsh plants (order Parietales) having opposite leaves and small axillary flowers
elatinaceous
ə̇¦latᵊn¦āshəs
¦elətə̇¦nā-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Elatine, type genus + -aceae

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“Elatinaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Elatinaceae. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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