Butomaceae

plural noun

Bu·​to·​ma·​ce·​ae

ˌbyütəˈmāsēˌē

: a small family of monocotyledonous water or marsh herbs (order Naiadales) distinguished chiefly by the many ovules and the dehiscent carpels of the fruit compare water poppy

butomaceous

¦⸗⸗¦māshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Butomus, type genus + -aceae

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