ˌjəŋˌkajəˈnāsēˌē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Juncagin-, Juncago, type genus (from Juncus ) + -aceae
: a family of marsh or bog herbs (order Naiadales) having leaves resembling rushes and small perfect flowers with 3 to 6 stamens and 3 to 6 carpels which separate at maturity