primulaceous

American

[prim-yuh-ley-shuhs] / ˌprɪm jəˈleɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the plant family Primulaceae.

primulaceous British

/ ˌprɪmjʊˈleɪʃəs /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of primulaceous

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

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