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ranunculaceous

Pronunciation: /rəˌnʌŋkjʊˈleɪʃəs/

Definition of ranunculaceous

adjective

Botany

relating to or denoting plants of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin Ranunculaceae (plural), based on Latin ranunculus 'little frog', + -ous

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monocular

/ məˈnɒkjʊlə

adjective , noun

with, for, or in one eye …

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