restiaceous

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adjective

Belonging or relating to the Restiaceae (now Restionaceae), a family of rush-like plants.

First used 1810Scrabble 13
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Meanings

adjectiverestiaceous (not comparable)
  1. not comparableobsoletebiologyBelonging or relating to the Restiaceae (now Restionaceae), a family of rush-like plants.First known use 1810

    The little family of Restiaceous plants is represented in our flora by a small aquatic tufted plant, found in the Hebrides and in Ireland, and called the Jointed Eriocaulon.

    1867, Thomas Moore, British Wild Flower

Origin

Restiaceae + -ous

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Chicago

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