ˌlim(ˌ)nanˈthāsēˌē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Limnanthes, type genus + -aceae
: a family of aquatic or marsh herbs (order Geraniales) that have pinnate leaves, long-peduncled small flowers, and polycarpellary fruit — see limnanthes
• lim·nan·tha·ceous | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷|thāshəs adjective