chenopodiaceous

[ kee-nuh-poh-dee-ey-shuh s, ken-uh- ]
/ ˌki nəˌpoʊ diˈeɪ ʃəs, ˌkɛn ə- /

adjective

belonging to the Chenopodiaceae, formerly the goosefoot family, now considered part of the amaranth family of plants.
Compare goosefoot family.

Origin of chenopodiaceous

1865–70; < New Latin Chenopodiace(ae) family name ( Chenopodi(um) (see chenopod) + -aceae -aceae) + -ous

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