Amygdalaceae

plural noun
Amyg·​da·​la·​ce·​ae

Definition of Amygdalaceae

in some especially former classifications
: a family of trees and shrubs comprising those plants of the family Rosaceae (as the plum, peach, and almond) that have a single pistil with united carpels and a characteristic drupe

Other Words from Amygdalaceae

amygdalaceous \ ⸗¦⸗⸗¦⸗shəs \ adjective

First Known Use of Amygdalaceae

1839, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Amygdalaceae

New Latin, from Amygdalus, type genus + -aceae

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