English Explanatory Dictionary

ericaceous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
  2. Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
  3. acidic, acid-based

Word forms

ericaceous more ericaceous most ericaceous

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin erīcāceus.

Synonyms

calcifugal calcifugous

Related words

calcifuge
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