baccaceous
|bac-ca-ce-ous|
/bækˈeɪʃəs/
berry-like
Etymology
'baccaceous' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'baccāceus', where 'bacca' meant 'berry' and the suffix '-aceous' meant 'of or pertaining to'.
'baccaceous' passed from Late Latin/New Latin 'baccāceus' used in botanical Latin into English (chiefly via scientific usage) as 'baccaceous', retaining its specialized sense in descriptions of plants and fruits.
Initially it meant 'of or pertaining to berries' in Latin botanical usage, and over time it has kept this specialized botanical meaning in English.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling berries; bearing or having the characteristics of berries (used especially in botanical contexts).
The shrub's baccaceous fruits were an important food source for migrating birds.
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