palmaceae

/pɑlˈmeɪsiːi/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of flowering plants in the order Arecales, including palms and bamboo palms

“The palmaceae family includes many tropical species with distinctive leaves.”

2. adjective

of or relating to the family Palmaceae

“The palmaceae characteristics of the plant made it easily recognizable.”

Synonyms

  • palmae
  • palmate

Antonyms

  • non-palmaceous
  • non-palmate