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iridaceous

/ˌɪr.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

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adjective

/ˌɪr.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃəs/formalscientificobsolete
  • ruБотанический термин, относящийся к растениям семейства ирисовых (Iridaceae). В настоящее время слово считается устаревшим в общем употреблении.

A botanical term referring to plants belonging to the iris family (Iridaceae). The word is now considered obsolete in general use.

  1. Relating to the iris familyC2formalscientific

    Of or pertaining to plants belonging to the botanical family Iridaceae, which includes irises, crocuses, and gladioli.

    ruКасающийся семейства ирисовых

    • The iridaceous flowers bloomed in a spectrum of purple and yellow.
    • Botanists identified several iridaceous species in the meadow.
    • Her garden featured a striking collection of iridaceous plants, including crocuses and gladioli.
Forms
  • more iridaceous comparative form
  • most iridaceous superlative form