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chenopodiaceous
[ kee-nuh-poh-dee-ey-shuhs, ken-uh- ]
/ ˌki nəˌpoʊ diˈeɪ ʃəs, ˌkɛn ə- /
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adjective
belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, formerly the goosefoot family, now considered part of the amaranth family of plants.
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chenille plant, Chenin Blanc, Chennai, Chennault, chenopod, chenopodiaceous, chenopodium oil, cheongsam, Cheops, Chephren, Chepstow
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How to use chenopodiaceous in a sentence
Chenopodiaceous plants are always frequent where the Myal grows.
Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia|Ludwig LeichhardtArtemisia was the principal plant, mingled with Fremontia and the chenopodiaceous shrubs.
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. FremontThere were some large artemisias; but the principal plants are chenopodiaceous shrubs.
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. FremontChenopodiaceous shrubs constituted the growth, and made again our firewood.
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont