chenopodiaceous
[ kee-nuh-poh-dee-ey-shuh s, ken-uh- ]
/ ˌki nəˌpoʊ diˈeɪ ʃəs, ˌkɛn ə- /
adjective
belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, formerly the goosefoot family, now considered part of the amaranth family of plants.
Words nearby chenopodiaceous
chenille plant, chenin blanc, chennai, chennault, chenopod, chenopodiaceous, chenopodium oil, cheongsam, cheops, chephren, chepstow
Compare goosefoot family.
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Examples from the Web for chenopodiaceous
Chenopodiaceous shrubs constituted the growth, and made again our firewood.
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. FremontChenopodiaceous 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. Fremont