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rosaceous

Syllabification: (ro·sa·ceous)
Pronunciation: /rōˈzāSHəs/
Definition of rosaceous

adjective

Botany
  • of, relating to, or denoting plants of the rose family (Rosaceae).

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin Rosaceae (based on Latin rosa 'rose') + -ous

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