aesculaceous
|aes-cu-la-ceous|
C2
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/ˌɛskjʊˈleɪʃəs/
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/ˌiːskjʊˈleɪʃəs/
related to horse-chestnut
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aesculaceous' originates from the Latin word 'Aesculus', referring to the horse-chestnut tree.
Historical Evolution
'Aesculus' was adopted into English as 'aesculaceous' to describe plants related to the horse-chestnut family.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the horse-chestnut tree, but now it broadly describes any plant in the Aesculaceae family.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the horse-chestnut family, Aesculaceae.
The aesculaceous trees in the park were in full bloom.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/21 03:36