Saururaceae
plural noun
Sau·ru·ra·ce·ae
ˌsȯrəˈrāsēˌē
: a family of perennial herbs (order Piperales) having small flowers destitute of perianth in terminal spikes and with an ovary of several separate carpels
saururaceous adjective
¦⸗⸗¦rāshəs
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Saururus, type genus + -aceae