Lauraceous
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌlɔɹˈeɪ.ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lauraceous is an adjective meaning (botany) Belonging to, or resembling, a natural order (Lauraceae) of trees and shrubs having aromatic bark and foliage, and including laurel, sassafras, cinnamon, true camphor, etc.
Meaning
(botany) Belonging to, or resembling, a natural order (Lauraceae) of trees and shrubs having aromatic bark and foliage, and including laurel, sassafras, cinnamon, true camphor, etc.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lauriferous, labiate, loganiaceous, rutaceous, myricaceous, elaeocarpaceous.
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