saxifragaceousadj.
/saksɪfrəˈɡeɪʃəs/ Botany.
Belonging to the N.O. Saxifragaceæ.
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1845 Encycl. Metrop. VI. 177*/1 Saxifragaceous shrubs.
1892 Nation 11 Aug. 114/3 A saxifragaceous tree.
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