chenopodiaceous

[kee-nuh-poh-dee-ey-shuh s, ken-uh-]

adjective

belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, formerly the goosefoot family, now considered part of the amaranth family of plants.

Compare goosefoot family.

Origin of chenopodiaceous

1865–70; < New Latin Chenopodiace(ae) family name (Chenopodi(um) (see chenopod) + -aceae -aceae) + -ous

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Historical Examples of chenopodiaceous

Artemisia 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. Fremont
There 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
Chenopodiaceous shrubs constituted the growth, and made again our firewood.
The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California
Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
Chenopodiaceous plants are always frequent where the Myal grows.
Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia
Ludwig Leichhardt