Meaning of iridaceous in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪrəˈdeɪʃəs/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    iridaceous

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from modern Latin Iridaceae (plural), based on Greek iris, irid-‘rainbow’, + -ous

    Definitions

    1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Iridaceae

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