brassicaceous

[ bras-i-key-shuh s ]
/ ˌbræs ɪˈkeɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the plant family Brassicaceae, an alternative name for the plant family Cruciferae.
Compare mustard family.

Origin of brassicaceous

< New Latin Brassicace(ae) family name (see brassica, -aceae) + -ous

Words nearby brassicaceous

brassbound, brassed off, brasserie, brassey, brassica, brassicaceous, brassie, brassiere, brassware, brassy, brassó