English Explanatory Dictionary

alsinaceous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the Alsinaceae (Caryophyllaceae) family, especially chickweed.
  2. Of a petal: having a short but distinct claw.

Pronunciation

/ˌæl.səˈneɪ.ʃəs/

Word forms

alsinaceous more alsinaceous most alsinaceous

Etymology

From Alsinaceae, from Alsine + -aceae, from Latin alsine (“chickweed”), + -ous.

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