ˌmēlēˈāsēˌē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Melia, type genus + -aceae
: a family of tropical trees and shrubs (order Geraniales) that have monadelphous stamens and include various important timber and ornamental trees — see mahogany , melia
• me·li·a·ceous | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|āshəs adjective