Xyridaceae

plural noun
Xyr·​i·​da·​ce·​ae | \ ˌzirəˈdāsēˌē\

Definition of Xyridaceae

: a family of herbs (order Xyridales) with basal equitant usually distichous leaves and leafless scapes bearing flowers in dense heads in the axils of imbricated scales — see xyris

Other Words from Xyridaceae

xyridaceous \ ¦⸗⸗¦dāshəs \ adjective

History and Etymology for Xyridaceae

New Latin, from Xyrid-, Xyris, type genus + -aceae

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