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Meaning of alsinaceous | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

/ˌæl.səˈneɪ.ʃəs/

Definitions

Of or pertaining to the Alsinaceae (Caryophyllaceae) family, especially chickweed.
historical
Of a petal: having a short but distinct claw.

Examples

“According to the manner in which the petals of a polypetalous corolla are arranged, they have received different names, which are thus defined by Link: […] the alsinaceous has short distant ones; […]”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

alt Alt-A alt-right alt-righty alt. alta-male