Crypteroniaceae

plural noun

Cryp·te·ro·ni·a·ce·ae

ˌkriptəˌrōnēˈāsēˌē

: a family (coextensive with the genus Crypteronia) of East Indian trees of uncertain affinities within the order Myrtales that have long finger-shaped clusters of greenish white flowers and capsular fruits

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Crypteronia, type genus (irregular from crypt- + Greek eros love) + -aceae; akin to Greek erōs love

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“Crypteroniaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crypteroniaceae. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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