myrtaceous

[ mur-tey-shuh s ]
/ mɜrˈteɪ ʃəs /

adjective

belonging to the Myrtaceae, the myrtle family of plants. Compare myrtle family.
of, relating to, or resembling the myrtle.

Origin of myrtaceous

1825–35; < New Latin Myrtace(ae) family name (New Latin, Latin myrt(us) myrtle + -aceae -aceae) + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for myrtaceous

myrtaceous
/ (mɜːˈteɪʃəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or belonging to the Myrtaceae, a family of mostly tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs having oil glands in the leaves: includes eucalyptus, clove, myrtle, and guava

Word Origin for myrtaceous

C19: via New Latin from Latin myrtus myrtle, from Greek murtos