Advertisement
Advertisement
betulaceous
[ bech-oo-ley-shuhs ]
adjective
- belonging to the Betulaceae, the birch family of plants.
betulaceous
/ ˌbɛtjʊˈleɪʃəs /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Betulaceae , a family of mostly N temperate catkin-bearing trees and shrubs such as birch and alder, some species of which reach the northern limits of tree growth
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of betulaceous1
< Latin betul ( a ) birch + -aceous
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of betulaceous1
C19: from Latin betula birch
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[in-vet-er-it ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse