pomaceous

[poh-mey-shuh s]

adjective

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

Origin of pomaceous

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

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Historical Examples of pomaceous

Pomaceous trees, but particularly the wild olive, cover wide tracts on the heights.
Wanderings in Corsica, Vol. 1 of 2
Ferdinand Gregorovius
The Punjabi name of the pomaceous one is Sai-oo, of the cherry or plum Aloochah.
Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and The
William Griffith

British Dictionary definitions for pomaceous

pomaceous

adjective

of, relating to, or bearing pomes, such as the apple, pear, and quince trees

Word Origin for pomaceous

C18: from New Latin pōmāceus, from Latin pōmum apple

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Word Origin and History for pomaceous

adj.

1706, from Vulgar Latin *poma "apple," originally plural of Latin pomus "fruit," later "apple" (see Pomona) + -aceous.