subumbelliferous
bəˈlɪf adjective
1.
bearing an umbel or umbels.
2.
belonging to the Umbelliferae, the parsley family of plants.
Compare parsley family.
Origin:
1655–65; < Neo-Latin umbellifer (umbelli-, combining form of Latin umbella (see umbel) + -fer -fer) + -ous
1655–65; < Neo-Latin umbellifer (umbelli-, combining form of Latin umbella (see umbel) + -fer -fer) + -ous
Related forms
sub·um·bel·lif·er·ous, adjective
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umbelliferous (ˌʌmbɪˈlɪfərəs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of, relating to, or belonging to the Umbelliferae, a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs, typically having hollow stems, divided or compound leaves, and flowers in umbels: includes fennel, dill, parsley, carrot, celery, and parsnip |
| 2. | designating any other plant bearing umbels |
| [C17: from New Latin umbellifer, from Latin umbella sunshade + ferre to bear] | |
| um'bellifer | |
| —n | |
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