turneraceous

turneraceous
adjective

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turneraceous, a. Bot.
(tɜːnəˈreɪʃəs)
[f. mod.L. Turnerāce-æ (f. Turnera, the typical genus, named after William Turner, the herbalist) + -ous.]
Of or pertaining to the Turneraceæ, a small order of tropical herbs and undershrubs, mainly American and African, having yellowish or blue axillary flowers and alternate leaves.
in Funk's Standard Dict.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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