Naiadaceae

plural noun

Na·​ia·​da·​ce·​ae

ˌnāəˈdāsēˌē,

ˌnīə-

: a monotypic family of aquatic plants (order Naiadales) see naias

naiadaceous

¦⸗⸗¦dāshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Naiad-, Naias, type genus + -aceae

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