单词 | euphorbiaceous |
释义 | > as lemmasˌeuphorbiˈaceous ˌeuphorbiˈaceous adj. [+ -aceous suffix] of the family Euphorbiaceæ. ΘΚΠ the world > plants > particular plants > plants and herbs > according to family > Euphorbiaceae (spurges and allies) > [adjective] euphorbiaceous1852 1852 T. Ross tr. A. von Humboldt Personal Narr. Trav. Amer. II. xvi. 52 (note) The juice of a euphorbiaceous plant (Sapium aucuparium)..is so glutinous that it is used to catch parrots. 1863 H. W. Bates Naturalist on River Amazons I. iv. 143 The tree which yields this valuable sap [sc. India-rubber] is the Siphonia elastica, a member of the Euphorbiaceous order. < as lemmas |
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