Annonaceae

plural noun
An·​no·​na·​ce·​ae | \ ˌanəˈnāsēˌē\

Definition of Annonaceae

: a family of mostly tropical trees or shrubs (order Ranales) comprising the custard apples and related plants that have alternate leaves, flowers with three sepals and six petals, and fleshy fruits

Other Words from Annonaceae

annonaceous \ ¦anə¦nāshəs \ adjective

First Known Use of Annonaceae

1819, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Annonaceae

New Latin, from Annona, type genus + -aceae

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