-acea

Zoology.

1. a suffix used in the formation of names of classes and orders:

   Crustacea.

-acea

suffix forming plural proper nouns

1. denoting animals belonging to a class or order

   Cetacea (order)

   Crustacea (class)

Word History and Origins

Origin of -acea¹

< Latin, neuter pl, with collective meaning, of -āceus. See -aceous

Word History and Origins

Origin of -acea¹

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of -āceus -aceous

Example Sentences

The case is filed as Acea Mosey, administrator for the estate of Aasiya Hassan, v. Hassan and Bridges Network.

From The Daily Beast

Shi keltuind el toate, c'a fkut foamete mare intr' acea car: shi el a inceput a se lipsi.

From Project Gutenberg