Tropaeolaceae

plural noun

Tro·​pae·​o·​la·​ce·​ae
ˌtrōpēōˈlāsēˌē
: a family of plants (order Geraniales) coextensive with the genus Tropaeolum
tropaeolaceous
¦⸗⸗⸗¦lāshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Tropaeolum, type genus + -aceae

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“Tropaeolaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tropaeolaceae. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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