ulmaceous
[ uhl-mey-shuh s ]
/ ʌlˈmeɪ ʃəs /
adjective
belonging to the Ulmaceae, the elm family of plants.
Compare
elm family.
Words nearby ulmaceous
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ullswater,
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ulm,
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ulna,
ulnad,
ulnar artery,
ulnar collateral artery,
ulnar extensor muscle of wrist
British Dictionary definitions for ulmaceous
ulmaceous
/ (ʌlˈmeɪʃəs) /
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Ulmaceae, a temperate and tropical family of deciduous trees and shrubs having scaly buds, simple serrated leaves, and typically winged fruits: includes the elms
Word Origin for ulmaceous
C19: via New Latin
Ulmāceae, from Latin
ulmus elm tree