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cycadaceous

[ sahy-kuh-dey-shuhs, sik-uh- ]

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the order Cycadales.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of cycadaceous1

1830–40; < New Latin Cycad- ( cycad ) + -aceous

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Example Sentences

I have already referred to the close resemblance which certain Cycadaceous genera bear to certain of the fern family.

The Cycadaceous family yields much starchy matter, along with mucilage.

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