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zygophyllaceous

[ zahy-goh-fuh-ley-shuhs, zig-oh- ]

adjective

  1. belonging to the Zygophyllaceae, the caltrop family of plants.


zygophyllaceous

/ ˌzɪɡ-; ˌzaɪɡəʊfɪˈleɪʃəs /

adjective

  1. 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
“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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Word History and Origins

Origin of zygophyllaceous1

1885–90; < New Latin Zygophyllace ( ae ) family name ( Zygophyll ( um ) the type genus ( zygo-, -phyll ) + aceae -aceae ) + -ous
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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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