[ ˌɛrɪ'keɪʃəs ]
■ adjective Botany
1》 relating to or denoting plants of the heather family (Ericaceae).
2》 (of compost) suitable for heathers and other lime-hating plants.
Origin
C19: from mod. L. Ericaceae (plural), from the genus name Erica (see erica ).