akaniaceae
|a-ka-ni-a-ce-ae|
C2
/əˌkænɪˈeɪsiˌi/
plant family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'akaniaceae' originates from the genus name 'Akania', which is derived from the Greek word 'akanthos', meaning 'thorn'.
Historical Evolution
The term 'akaniaceae' was formed by adding the suffix '-aceae', which is commonly used to denote plant families.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the thorny nature of the plants, but now it is used to classify a specific plant family.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of flowering plants in the order Brassicales, consisting of a single genus, Akania.
The Akaniaceae family is native to Australia and New Guinea.
Last updated: 2025/06/10 05:36