PAPAVERACEOUS


Meaning of PAPAVERACEOUS in English

[ pəˌpeɪvə'reɪʃəs , -ˌpav- ]

■ adjective Botany relating to or denoting plants of the poppy family (Papaveraceae).

Origin

C19: from mod. L. Papaveraceae , based on L. papaver 'poppy', + -ous .

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