umbelliferous

[ uhm-buh-lif-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. bearing an umbel or umbels.
2. belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.

umbelliferous

/ ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs /

adjective

1. 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
2. designating any other plant bearing umbels

Derived Forms

• umˈbellifer, noun

Other Words From

• subum·bel·lifer·ous adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of umbelliferous¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of umbelliferous¹

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

Example Sentences

Anise, an′is, n. an umbelliferous plant, the aromatic seeds of which are used in making cordials.

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Arracacha, ar-a-kach′, n. an umbelliferous plant with esculent roots, native to the northern parts of South America.

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Many of these frequent the blossoms of Golden-rods, umbelliferous and other late-flowering plants.

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A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel, cultivated for its seeds.'

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A gum-resin derived from an unascertained umbelliferous plant.

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