Advertisement
Advertisement
cistaceous
[ si-stey-shuhs ]
adjective
- belonging to the Cistaceae, the rockrose family of plants.
cistaceous
/ sɪˈsteɪʃəs /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Cistaceae, a family of shrubby or herbaceous plants that includes the rockroses
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of cistaceous1
< Greek kíst ( os ), variant of kísthos rockrose + -aceous
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of cistaceous1
C19: from New Latin Cistaceae, from Greek kistos rockrose
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