Moringaceae

plural noun

Mo·​rin·​ga·​ce·​ae

ˌmōriŋˈgāsēˌē,

ˌmȯr-

: a family of trees (order Rhoeadales) coextensive with the genus Moringa

moringaceous

¦⸗⸗¦gāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Moringa, type genus + -aceae

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