Zygophyllaceae

plural noun

Zy·​go·​phyl·​la·​ce·​ae

ˌzīgōfə̇ˈlāsēˌē,

ˌzig-

: a family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Geraniales) distinguished by pinnate or bifoliolate stipulate leaves and axillary pentamerous flowers see guaiacum sense 1, tribulus

zygophyllaceous

¦⸗⸗⸗¦lāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Zygophyllum, type genus + -aceae

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