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gentianaceous

adjective

see gentianaceae

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/jen'shee euh nay"sheuhs/, adj.

belonging to the plant family Gentianaceae. Cf. gentian family.

[1850-55; < NL Gentianace(ae) name of the family (L gentian(a) GENTIAN + -aceae -ACEAE) + -OUS]

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gentianāˈceous adjective

Of, relating to or belonging to the Gentianaceae

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Main Entry: ↑gentian

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