chenopodiaceous

[ kee-nuh-poh-dee-ey-shuhs, ken-uh- ]

adjective

1. belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, formerly the goosefoot family, now considered part of the amaranth family of plants.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chenopodiaceous¹

1865–70; < New Latin Chenopodiace ( ae ) family name ( Chenopodi ( um ) ( chenopod ) + -aceae -aceae ) + -ous

Example Sentences

Chenopodiaceous plants are always frequent where the Myal grows.

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Artemisia was the principal plant, mingled with Fremontia and the chenopodiaceous shrubs.

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There were some large artemisias; but the principal plants are chenopodiaceous shrubs.

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Chenopodiaceous shrubs constituted the growth, and made again our firewood.

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