Achariaceae

plural noun

Achari·​ace·​ae

ə-ˌka-rē-ˈā-sē-ˌē,

-ˌker-ē-

: a family of erect herbs or subshrubs (order Parietales) with palmately lobed leaves and monoecious flowers

achariaceous

ə-¦ka-rē-¦ā-shəs

-¦ker-ē-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Erik Acharius †1819 Swedish botanist + New Latin -aceae

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

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