ferulaceous

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin ferulaceus, from ferula (rod). Compare French férulacé.

Adjective

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ferulaceous (comparative more ferulaceous, superlative most ferulaceous)

  1. Pertaining to reeds and canes.
  2. Having a stalk like a reed.
    ferulaceous plants
    • 1657, Jean de Renou, A Medicinal Dispensatory:
      a ferulaceous caul, of two Cubits heighth, geniculated, and hard

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