aesculaceae
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/ˌɛskjʊˈleɪsiˌi/
horse-chestnut family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesculaceae' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'Aesculus,' which referred to a type of oak or tree.
Historical Evolution
'Aesculus' was used in Latin to describe certain trees, and this term was adopted into scientific classification as 'aesculaceae' to denote the family of such trees.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific type of tree, but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a family of flowering plants.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of flowering plants, commonly known as the horse-chestnut family.
The aesculaceae family includes trees and shrubs like the horse-chestnut.
Last updated: 2025/05/21 03:21