̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷lēˈāsēˌē noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Sterculia, type genus + -aceae
: a large family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Malvales) distinguished mainly by the numerous monadelphous stamens and 2-celled anthers — see kurrajong
• ster·cu·li·a·ceous ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|āshəs adjective