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brassicaceous

[ bras-i-key-shuhs ]

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  1. belonging to Brassicaceae (or Cruciferae), the mustard family of plants; cruciferous:

    Researchers note that Asian vegetables comprise a surprisingly large number of brassicaceous species.



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Word History and Origins

Origin of brassicaceous1

First recorded in 1835–40; from New Latin Brassicace(ae) family name + -ous; brassica, -aceae, -ous

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