Elaeagnaceae

plural noun
El·​ae·​ag·​na·​ce·​ae | \ ˌelēˌagˈnāsēˌē\

Definition of Elaeagnaceae

: a family of trees or shrubs (order Myrtales) having silvery, scurfy, or stellate-pubescent foliage, small perfect or dioecious flowers, and baccate fruit

Other Words from Elaeagnaceae

elaeagnaceous \ ¦elē¦ag¦nāshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Elaeagnaceae

New Latin, from Elaeagnus, type genus + -aceae

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