corylaceae

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Noun corylaceae has 1 sense

Corylaceae, subfamily Corylaceae, family Corylaceae - used in some classification systems for the genus Corylus
--₁ is a kind of hamamelid dicot family
--₁ is a member of Betulaceae, family Betulaceae, birch family

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Corylaceae

Definition: Corylaceae refers to a family of flowering plants that includes trees and shrubs commonly known as the hazel family.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Corylaceae, corylacean (singular), corylaceans (plural)

Senses:

Botany: A family of flowering plants, including hazels and related species.

Usages:

1. Botany:

The Corylaceae family is known for its valuable nut-producing trees and shrubs such as hazels, filberts, and hornbeams.

Sample Sentence: The corylaceae plants in this region are highly sought after for their commercially important nuts.

2. Local:

In local folklore, the corylaceans are often associated with fertility and abundance.

Sample Sentence: People around these parts believe hanging corylaceae branches inside a house brings good luck and prosperity.

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