araliaceous
|a-ra-li-a-ceous|
C2
/ˌærəˈleɪʃəs/
relating to the Araliaceae (ginseng) family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'araliaceous' originates from New Latin, specifically the word 'Araliaceus', where 'Aralia' referred to the plant genus Aralia.
Historical Evolution
'Araliaceus' in New Latin was adopted into English botanical usage and became the adjective 'araliaceous'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the genus Aralia or its family', and it has retained that specialized botanical meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
of or relating to the plant family Araliaceae (the ginseng or ivy family).
Several araliaceous species are used in traditional medicine, including ginseng.
Synonyms
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