tamaceae

/təˈmæsiːiː/

Definitions

1. noun

a family of flowering plants, now treated as a subfamily (Tamarioideae) of the family Celastraceae

“The botanist studied the unique characteristics of the Tamaceae family.”

2. adjective

relating to or denoting the Tamaceae family of plants

“The Tamaceae plants were found to have medicinal properties.”

Synonyms

  • Celastraceae
  • Tamarioideae

Antonyms

  • non-botanical
  • non-flowering