scitamineous

English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin scitamentum (“a delicacy, dainty”), +‎ -ous.

Adjective

scitamineous (not comparable)

1. (obsolete, botany) Of or relating to a natural order of plants (Scitamineae), mostly tropical herbs, including ginger, banana, and the plants producing turmeric and arrowroot, which is now known as the order Zingiberales.