Hydrophyllaceae

plural noun

Hy·​dro·​phyl·​la·​ce·​ae

: a family of chiefly North American herbs or undershrubs (order Polemoniales) having a cymose often helicoid inflorescence and usually numerous ovules in each cell of a capsular fruit see hydrophyllum , phacelia

hydrophyllaceous

¦⸗⸗⸗¦lāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Hydrophyllum, type genus + -aceae

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now