Etymology

ericaceous

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae). Full definition →

New Latin erīcāceus
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  1. New Latin · borrowed fromerīcāceus
  2. New Latin · borrowed fromerīcāceus
  3. English todayericaceous

Borrowed from New Latin erīcāceus.

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