primulaceous

[ prim-yuh-ley-shuhs ]

adjective

1. belonging to the plant family Primulaceae.

primulaceous

/ ˌprɪmjʊˈleɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Primulaceae, a family of plants having funnel-shaped or bell-shaped flowers: includes primrose, moneywort, pimpernel, and loosestrife

Word History and Origins

Origin of primulaceous¹

1835–45; < New Latin Primulace ( ae ) family name ( primula, -aceae ) + -ous