Velloziaceae

plural noun

Vel·​lo·​zi·​a·​ce·​ae

vəˌlōzēˈāsēˌē

: a family of African and Brazilian plants (order Liliales) distinguished from Amaryllidaceae by woody stems, one-flowered peduncles, commonly persistent perianth, and more numerous stamens

velloziaceous

⸗¦⸗⸗¦āshəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Vellozia, type genus + -aceae

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