strobilaceous

[ strob-uh-ley-shuhs ]

adjective

1. resembling a strobilus; conelike.
2. bearing strobili.

strobilaceous

/ ˌstrəʊbɪˈleɪʃəs /

adjective

1. botany relating to or resembling a cone or cones

Word History and Origins

Origin of strobilaceous¹

1795–1805; < New Latin strobīlāceus; strobilus, -aceous

Example Sentences

Strobilaceous, relating to or resembling a Strobile, a multiple fruit in the form of a cone or head, 124.

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