(ˌ)äkˌsaləˈdāsēˌē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Oxalid-, Oxalis, type genus + -aceae
: a family of widely distributed herbs or rarely trees (order Geraniales) having compound leaves and regular pentamerous flowers with monadelphous stamens and five distinct styles
• ox·al·i·da·ceous (|)äk|salə|dāshəs adjective