altingiaceous

adjective

al·​tin·​gi·​a·​ceous

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Altingiaceae + English -ous

First Known Use

circa 1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of altingiaceous was circa 1961

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“Altingiaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/altingiaceous. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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