Ceramiaceae

plural noun

Ce·​ram·​i·​a·​ce·​ae
sə̇ˌramēˈāsēˌē,
-rām-
: a family of delicate filamentous red algae (order Ceramiales) branched dichotomously or unilaterally pinnate and found in nearly all seas see favella
ceramiaceous
⸗¦⸗⸗¦āshəs
adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Ceramium, type genus + -aceae

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“Ceramiaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ceramiaceae. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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