zygophyllaceous

American

[zahy-goh-fuh-ley-shuhs, zig-oh-] / ˌzaɪ goʊ fəˈleɪ ʃəs, ˌzɪg oʊ- /

adjective

belonging to the Zygophyllaceae, the caltrop family of plants.

zygophyllaceous British

/ ˌzɪɡ-, ˌzaɪɡəʊfɪˈleɪʃəs /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Zygophyllaceae , an Old World family of flowering plants having pinnate leaves and capsules as fruits: includes the lignum vitae

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Etymology

Origin of zygophyllaceous

1885–90; < New Latin Zygophyllace ( ae ) family name ( Zygophyll ( um ) the type genus ( zygo-, -phyll ) + aceae -aceae ) + -ous

Example Sentences

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The day was still, and the heat, which soon became very oppressive, appeared to bring out strongly the refreshing scent of the zygophyllaceous shrubs and the sweet perfume of the acacia.

From The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California To which is Added a Description of the Physical Geography of California, with Recent Notices of the Gold Region from the Latest and Most Authentic Sources by Frémont, John Charles

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