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myr·ta·ce·ae
\mərˈtāsēˌē\ noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Myrtus, type genus + -aceae
: a family of trees and shrubs (order Myrtales) characterized by numerous stamens, cymose flowers with inferior ovary, and opposite exstipulate leaves that yield a fragrant oil
• myr·ta·ceous \-āshəs\ adjective |