Definition of rosaceous in English:
rosaceous
adjective rəʊˈzeɪʃəsroʊˈzeɪʃəs
Botany Relating to or denoting plants of the rose family (Rosaceae ).
Example sentencesExamples
- This is most clear in rosaceous fruit trees that go dormant in preparation for winter, and not in response to environmental cues.
- Peachblossom is a rosaceous plant with five petals.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from modern Latin Rosaceae (based on Latin rosa 'rose') + -ous.
Definition of rosaceous in US English:
rosaceous
adjectiverōˈzāSHəsroʊˈzeɪʃəs
Botany Relating to or denoting plants of the rose family (Rosaceae).
Example sentencesExamples
- Peachblossom is a rosaceous plant with five petals.
- This is most clear in rosaceous fruit trees that go dormant in preparation for winter, and not in response to environmental cues.
Origin
Mid 18th century: from modern Latin Rosaceae (based on Latin rosa ‘rose’) + -ous.