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pomaceous

[ poh-mey-shuhs ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or of the nature of pomes.


pomaceous

/ pɒˈmeɪʃəs /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or bearing pomes, such as the apple, pear, and quince trees
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pomaceous1

From the New Latin word pōmāceus, dating back to 1700–10. See pome, -aceous
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Word History and Origins

Origin of pomaceous1

C18: from New Latin pōmāceus, from Latin pōmum apple
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Example Sentences

The Punjabi name of the pomaceous one is Sai-oo, of the cherry or plum Aloochah.

At 600 feet, a curious pomaceous looking Rhamnaceous plant is found.

Pomaceous trees, but particularly the wild olive, cover wide tracts on the heights.

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