umbelliferous

[ uhm-buh-lif-er-uhs ]

/ ˌʌm bəˈlɪf ər əs /

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adjective

bearing an umbel or umbels.

belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.

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Origin of umbelliferous

1655–65; <New Latin umbellifer (umbelli-, combining form of Latin umbella (see umbel) + -fer-fer) + -ous

OTHER WORDS FROM umbelliferous

sub·um·bel·lif·er·ous, adjective

Words nearby umbelliferous

Umar Tal, Umayyad, umbel, umbellate, umbellet, umbelliferous, umbellule, umber, umber moth, Umberto, Umberto I

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How to use umbelliferous in a sentence

Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)|Various
Arracacha, ar-a-kach′, n. an umbelliferous plant with esculent roots, native to the northern parts of South America.
Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)|Various
Many of these frequent the blossoms of Golden-rods, umbelliferous and other late-flowering plants.
Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects|C. V. Riley
A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel, cultivated for its seeds.'
Chaucer's Works, Volume 6 (of 7) -- Introduction, Glossary, and Indexes|Geoffrey Chaucer

A gum-resin derived from an unascertained umbelliferous plant.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley

British Dictionary definitions for umbelliferous

umbelliferous

/ (ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Umbelliferae, a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs, typically having hollow stems, divided or compound leaves, and flowers in umbels: includes fennel, dill, parsley, carrot, celery, and parsnip

designating any other plant bearing umbels

Derived forms of umbelliferous

umbellifer, noun

Word Origin for umbelliferous

C17: from New Latin umbellifer, from Latin umbella sunshade + ferre to bear

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