Philydraceae
plural noun
Phil·y·dra·ce·ae
ˌfiləˈdrāsēˌē
: a family of Asiatic and Australian perennial herbs (order Xyridales) with sheathing narrow leaves and spicate flowers resembling orchids
philydraceous adjective
¦⸗⸗¦drāshəs
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Philydrum, type genus (from phil- + Greek hydōr water) + -aceae