convolvulaceous

[ kuh n-vol-vyuh-ley-shuh s ]
/ kənˌvɒl vyəˈleɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family.

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Origin of convolvulaceous

1840–50; < New Latin Convolvulace(ae) (see convolvulus, -aceae) + -ous

Words nearby convolvulaceous

convolute, convoluted, convoluted tubule, convolution, convolve, convolvulaceous, convolvulus, convoy, convulsant, convulse, convulsion
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British Dictionary definitions for convolvulaceous

convolvulaceous
/ (kənˌvɒlvjʊˈleɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Convolvulaceae, a family of plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and typically a climbing, twining, or prostrate habit: includes bindweed, morning-glory, and sweet potato
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