-acea

noun plural suffix

-a·​cea

ˈāsh(ē)ə

: animals characterized by : animals of the nature of

Cetacea

Crustacea

—in names of zoological divisions larger than a genus, especially orders and classes

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of -aceus -aceous

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