umbelliferous
bearing an umbel or umbels.
belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.
Origin of umbelliferous
1Other words from umbelliferous
- sub·um·bel·lif·er·ous, adjective
- Compare parsley family.
Words Nearby umbelliferous
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How to use umbelliferous in a sentence
Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.
Arracacha, ar-a-kach′, n. an umbelliferous plant with esculent roots, native to the northern parts of South America.
Many of these frequent the blossoms of Golden-rods, umbelliferous and other late-flowering plants.
Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects | C. V. RileyA dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel, cultivated for its seeds.'
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 (of 7) -- Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes | Geoffrey ChaucerA gum-resin derived from an unascertained umbelliferous plant.
British Dictionary definitions for umbelliferous
/ (ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs) /
of, relating to, or belonging to the Umbelliferae, a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs, typically having hollow stems, divided or compound leaves, and flowers in umbels: includes fennel, dill, parsley, carrot, celery, and parsnip
designating any other plant bearing umbels
Origin of umbelliferous
1Derived forms of umbelliferous
- umbellifer, noun
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