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malvaceous

Pronunciation: /malˈveɪʃəs/

Definition of malvaceous

adjective

Botany
  • relating to or denoting plants of the mallow family (Malvaceae).

Origin:

late 17th century: from modern Latin Malvaceae (plural), based on Latin malva 'mallow', + -ous

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