Capparidaceae

plural noun

Cap·​pa·​ri·​da·​ce·​ae

ˌkapərə̇ˈdāsēˌē,

kəˌpar-

: a family of herbs, shrubs, and trees (order Rhoeadales) distinguished from the related Cruciferae by a one-celled capsule

capparidaceous

¦⸗⸗⸗¦dāshəs

⸗¦⸗⸗-

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, irregular from Capparis, type genus + -aceae

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