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iridaceous
[ ir-i-dey-shuhs, ahy-ri- ]
adjective
- belonging to the Iridaceae family of plants.
iridaceous
/ ˌaɪ-; ˌɪrɪˈdeɪʃəs /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Iridaceae, a family of monocotyledonous plants, including iris, crocus, and gladiolus, having swordlike leaves and showy flowers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of iridaceous1
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Example Sentences
Sisyrinchium.—Pretty dwarf iridaceous plants, thriving in peaty soil.
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