POLYGALACEOUS

Etymology

Adjective

polygalaceous (comparative more polygalaceous, superlative most polygalaceous)

Of or pertaining to a family of plants (Polygalaceae) of which Polygala is the type.

Source: Wiktionary


Pol`y*ga*la"ceous, a.

Definition: Of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (Polygalaceæ) of which Polygala is the type.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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