Capparidaceae
plural noun
Cap·pa·ri·da·ce·ae
ˌkapərə̇ˈdāsēˌē,
kəˌpar-
: a family of herbs, shrubs, and trees (order Rhoeadales) distinguished from the related Cruciferae by a one-celled capsule
capparidaceous adjective
¦⸗⸗⸗¦dāshəs
⸗¦⸗⸗-
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, irregular from Capparis, type genus + -aceae