Ceramiaceae

plural noun

Ce·​ram·​i·​a·​ce·​ae

sə̇ˌramēˈāsēˌē,

-rām-

: a family of delicate filamentous red algae (order Ceramiales) branched dichotomously or unilaterally pinnate and found in nearly all seas see favella

ceramiaceous

⸗¦⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Ceramium, type genus + -aceae

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