Ceratophyllaceae

plural noun

Cer·​a·​to·​phyl·​la·​ce·​ae

ˌserə(ˌ)tōfə̇ˈlāsēˌē

: a family of aquatic plants that is coextensive with the genus Ceratophyllum and is usually included in the order Ranales

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Ceratophyllum + -aceae

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