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umbelliferous
[ uhm-buh-lif-er-uhs ]
adjective
- bearing an umbel or umbels.
- belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.
umbelliferous
/ ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Umbelliferae, a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs, typically having hollow stems, divided or compound leaves, and flowers in umbels: includes fennel, dill, parsley, carrot, celery, and parsnip
- designating any other plant bearing umbels
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Derived Forms
- umˈbellifer, noun
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Other Words From
- subum·bel·lifer·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of umbelliferous1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of umbelliferous1
C17: from New Latin umbellifer, from Latin umbella sunshade + ferre to bear
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Example Sentences
Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.
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Arracacha, ar-a-kach′, n. an umbelliferous plant with esculent roots, native to the northern parts of South America.
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Many of these frequent the blossoms of Golden-rods, umbelliferous and other late-flowering plants.
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A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel, cultivated for its seeds.'
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A gum-resin derived from an unascertained umbelliferous plant.
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