Elachistaceae
plural noun
El·a·chis·ta·ce·ae
ˌeləkə̇ˈstāsēˌē
: a family of brown algae (order Ectocarpales) found on other marine algae especially of the family Fucaceae
elachistaceous adjective
¦⸗⸗⸗¦stāshəs
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Elachista, type genus (from Greek elachistē, feminine superlative of elachys small) + -aceae (in weight)
- on account of
- on aggregate
- on air
- on all counts
- on all cylinders
- on all hands
- on all/several counts
- on an empty stomach
- on an equal footing
- on an even keel
- on and off
- on and on
- on another line
- on appeal
- on approval
- on at
- on attachment
- on average
- on background
- on balance
- on base
- on behalf of
- on behalf of someone
- on bended knee
- on benefits