Meliaceae

plural noun

Me·​li·​a·​ce·​ae

ˌmēlēˈāsēˌē

: a family of tropical trees and shrubs (order Geraniales) that have monadelphous stamens and include various important timber and ornamental trees see mahogany, melia

meliaceous

¦⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Melia, type genus + -aceae

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