ulmaceous

[ uhl-mey-shuhs ]

adjective

1. belonging to the Ulmaceae, the elm family of plants.

ulmaceous

/ ʌlˈmeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Ulmaceae, a temperate and tropical family of deciduous trees and shrubs having scaly buds, simple serrated leaves, and typically winged fruits: includes the elms

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulmaceous¹

1840–50; < New Latin Ulmace ( ae ) family name ( Ulm ( us ) a genus ( Latin: elm ) + -aceae -aceae ) + -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of ulmaceous¹

C19: via New Latin Ulmāceae, from Latin ulmus elm tree