Alismataceae

plural noun

Alis·​ma·​ta·​ce·​ae

əˌlizməˈtāsēˌē

: a family of monocotyledonous aquatic or marsh herbs (order Naiadales) having regular perfect monoecious flowers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Alismat-, Alisma, type genus + -aceae

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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