Malvaceae

plural noun

Mal·​va·​ce·​ae

malˈvāsēˌē

: a family of herbs, shrubs, and trees (order Malvales) characterized by monadelphous stamens and one-celled anthers compare cotton, okra

malvaceous

(ˈ)⸗¦vāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Malva, type genus + -aceae

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