convolvulaceous

[ kuh n-vol-vyuh-ley-shuh s ]

/ kənˌvɒl vyəˈleɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family.

Nearby words

convoluted tubule, convolutely, convolution, convolutionary, convolve, convolvulaceous, convolvulus, convoy, convulsant, convulse, convulsion

Compare morning glory family.

Origin of convolvulaceous

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

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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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