simaroubaceous

adjective

see simaroubaceae

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/sim'euh rooh bay"sheuhs/, adj.

belonging to the Simaroubaceae, the quassia family of plants. Cf. quassia family.

[1835-45; < NL Simaroubace(ae) (see SIMAROUBA, -ACEAE) + -OUS]

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simarubaˈceous or simaroubaˈceous adjective

Of, belonging or relating to the Simarubaceae, a family of tropical trees related to the Rutaceae

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Main Entry: ↑simaruba