orobanchaceous

\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷|kāshəs\ adjective

Etymology: New Latin Orobanchaceae + English -ous

: of or relating to the family Orobanchaceae

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/awr'oh bang kay"sheuhs, or'-/, adj.

belonging to the Orobanchaceae, the broomrape family of plants. Cf. broomrape family.

[ < NL Orobanchace(ae) family name (L orobanch(e) broomrape ( < Gk orobánche) + -aceae -ACEAE) + -OUS]

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orobanchāˈceous adjective

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Main Entry: ↑Orobanche