/ˌsæbɪˈeɪsiːi/ (SAB-i-AY-see-ee)

Definitions

1. noun

A family of flowering plants, native to the Old World, including the genus Sabia, which includes trees and shrubs with scale-like leaves and small white flowers.

“The botanist spent years studying the characteristics of the Sabiaceae family and their unique adaptations to different environments.”

2. adjective

Relating to the family Sabiaceae or its characteristics.

“The sabiaceous leaves of the plant had a unique scale-like pattern that helped it conserve water in dry climates.”