myricaceae

/maɪˌrɪkəˈseɪsiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of flowering plants in the order Myrtales, including the bayberry and sweetgum.

“The myricaceae family is found in many temperate and subtropical regions around the world.”

2. plural noun

plants belonging to the family Myricaceae.

“The myricaceae in our local park are blooming beautifully this time of year.”

Synonyms

  • Myrtales
  • bayberry
  • sweetgum

Antonyms

  • dryophyllum
  • melastomataceae