ericaceousadj.
/ɛrɪˈkeɪʃəs/ Botany.
Belonging to the family Ericaceæ, of which the Erica or heath is the typical genus.
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ericaceous1882
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heathya1450
heathery1535
lingy1649
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ericineous1852
ericaceous1882
ericoid1900
1882 Garden 7 Oct. 323/2 Other Ericaceous plants are represented admirably.
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adj.1882