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convolvulaceous
[ kuhn-vol-vyuh-ley-shuhs ]
/ kənˌvɒl vyəˈleɪ ʃəs /
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adjective
belonging to the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family.
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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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