verbenaceous

verbenaceous
/verr'beuh nay"sheuhs/, adj.
belonging to the plant family Verbenaceae. Cf. verbena family.
[1880-85; < NL Verbenace(ae) (see VERBENA, -ACEAE) + -OUS]

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  • verbenaceous — /vɜbəˈneɪʃəs/ (say verbuh nayshuhs) adjective belonging to the Verbenaceae, or verbena family of plants, which includes also the lantana, teak, etc …  

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