convolvulaceous

[ kuh n-vol-vyuh-ley-shuh s ]
/ kənˌvɒl vyəˈleɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family.

Origin of convolvulaceous

1840–50; < New Latin Convolvulace(ae) (see convolvulus, -aceae) + -ous

British Dictionary definitions for convolvulaceous

convolvulaceous
/ (kənˌvɒlvjʊˈleɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Convolvulaceae, a family of plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and typically a climbing, twining, or prostrate habit: includes bindweed, morning-glory, and sweet potato