altingiaceous
|al-ting-i-a-ceous|
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/ˌæltɪnˈdʒaɪəs/
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/ˌæltɪnˈdʒeɪʃəs/
related to Altingiaceae
Etymology
Etymology Information
'altingiaceous' originates from the New Latin term 'Altingiaceae', which is the name of a plant family.
Historical Evolution
The term 'Altingiaceae' was derived from the genus name 'Altingia', named after Willem Arnold Alting, a Dutch governor-general of the Dutch East Indies.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the plant family, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characteristic of the plant family Altingiaceae.
The altingiaceous trees are known for their distinctive leaves.
Last updated: 2025/07/05 08:36