Aristolochiaceae

plural noun

Aris·​to·​lo·​chi·​a·​ce·​ae

: a family of erect or climbing herbs or shrubs (order Aristolochiales) having alternate petioled leaves and apetalous flowers with a petaloid calyx and stamens adnate to the style see aristolochia

aristolochiaceous

(ˈ)⸗¦⸗(ˌ)⸗ˌ⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Aristolochia, type genus + -aceae

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