adoxaceae
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/əˈdɒksəsiˌiː/
moschatel family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'adoxaceae' originates from the genus name 'Adoxa', which is derived from Greek 'adoxos', meaning 'without glory'.
Historical Evolution
'Adoxa' was used in botanical Latin to describe plants that were not particularly showy or glorious, eventually forming the family name 'Adoxaceae'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific genus, but it evolved to represent a broader family of plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of flowering plants in the order Dipsacales, commonly known as the moschatel family.
The Adoxaceae family includes shrubs and small trees.
Last updated: 2025/05/12 16:51