ˌzīgōfə̇ˈlāsēˌē, ˌzig- noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Zygophyllum, type genus + -aceae
: a family of herbs, shrubs, or trees (order Geraniales) distinguished by pinnate or bifoliolate stipulate leaves and axillary pentamerous flowers — see guaiacum 1, tribulus
• zy·go·phyl·la·ceous | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|lāshəs adjective