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papaveraceous

Pronunciation: /pəˌpeɪvəˈreɪʃəs, -ˌpav-/
Definition of papaveraceous

adjective

Botany
  • relating to or denoting plants of the poppy family (Papaveraceae).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin Papaveraceae (plural), based on Latin papaver 'poppy', + -ous

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