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umbelliferous

[ uhm-buh-lif-er-uhs ]

adjective

  1. bearing an umbel or umbels.
  2. belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.


umbelliferous

/ ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs /

adjective

  1. 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
  2. designating any other plant bearing umbels
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • umˈbellifer, noun
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Other Words From

  • subum·bel·lifer·ous adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of umbelliferous1

1655–65; < New Latin umbellifer ( umbelli-, combining form of Latin umbella ( umbel ) + -fer -fer ) + -ous
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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.

Arracacha, ar-a-kach′, n. an umbelliferous plant with esculent roots, native to the northern parts of South America.

Many of these frequent the blossoms of Golden-rods, umbelliferous and other late-flowering plants.

A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel, cultivated for its seeds.'

A gum-resin derived from an unascertained umbelliferous plant.

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