brassicaceous

[ bras-i-key-shuh s ]

/ ˌbræs ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the plant family Brassicaceae, an alternative name for the plant family Cruciferae.

Nearby words

brassbound, brassed off, brasserie, brassey, brassica, brassicaceous, brassie, brassiere, brassware, brassy, brassó

Compare mustard family.

Origin of brassicaceous

< New Latin Brassicace(ae) family name (see brassica, -aceae) + -ous

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