Ancistrocladaceous

/ænˌsɪs.troʊ.klɑːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or belonging to the plant family Ancistrocladaceae.

Etymology

From the plant family name 'Ancistrocladaceae' plus the adjectival suffix '-ous', following standard botanical terminology.

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