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单词 chenopodiaceous
释义

chenopodiaceous

[ kee-nuh-poh-dee-ey-shuhs, ken-uh- ]
/ ˌki nəˌpoʊ diˈeɪ ʃəs, ˌkɛn ə- /

adjective

belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, formerly the goosefoot family, now considered part of the amaranth family of plants.
Compare goosefoot family.

Origin of chenopodiaceous

1865–70; <New Latin Chenopodiace(ae) family name (Chenopodi(um) (see chenopod) + -aceae-aceae) + -ous

Words nearby chenopodiaceous

chenille plant, Chenin Blanc, Chennai, Chennault, chenopod, chenopodiaceous, chenopodium oil, cheongsam, Cheops, Chephren, Chepstow
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Example sentences from the Web for chenopodiaceous

  • Chenopodiaceous shrubs constituted the growth, and made again our firewood.

    The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • Chenopodiaceous plants are always frequent where the Myal grows.

    Journal of an Overland Expedition in Australia|Ludwig Leichhardt
  • Artemisia was the principal plant, mingled with Fremontia and the chenopodiaceous shrubs.

    The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
  • There were some large artemisias; but the principal plants are chenopodiaceous shrubs.

    The Exploring Expedition to the Rocky Mountains, Oregon and California|Brevet Col. J.C. Fremont
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