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zygophyllaceous
[ zahy-goh-fuh-ley-shuhs, zig-oh- ]
adjective
- belonging to the Zygophyllaceae, the caltrop family of plants.
zygophyllaceous
/ ˌzɪɡ-; ˌzaɪɡəʊfɪˈleɪʃəs /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Zygophyllaceae , an Old World family of flowering plants having pinnate leaves and capsules as fruits: includes the lignum vitae
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Word History and Origins
Origin of zygophyllaceous1
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Example Sentences
The day was still, and the heat, which soon became very oppressive, appeared to bring out strongly the refreshing scent of the zygophyllaceous shrubs and the sweet perfume of the acacia.
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