Achariaceae
plural noun
Achari·ace·ae
ə-ˌka-rē-ˈā-sē-ˌē,
-ˌker-ē-
: a family of erect herbs or subshrubs (order Parietales) with palmately lobed leaves and monoecious flowers
achariaceous adjective
ə-¦ka-rē-¦ā-shəs
-¦ker-ē-
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Erik Acharius †1819 Swedish botanist + New Latin -aceae
First Known Use
1902, in the meaning defined above