Apocynaceae

plural noun

Apoc·​y·​na·​ce·​ae
əˌpäsəˈnāsēˌē,
ˌapəsəˈ-,
-əˌsīˈ-
: a family of chiefly tropical herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Gentianales) having a milky juice, simple entire leaves, often showy flowers, and a fruit consisting of two follicles or drupes compare dogbane, oleander, periwinkle
apocynaceous
⸗¦⸗⸗¦nāshəs
¦⸗⸗(ˌ)⸗¦-
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Apocynum, type genus + -aceae

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“Apocynaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Apocynaceae. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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