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umbelliferous Definition


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umbelliferous
adj
    1. bot.
      Denoting or belonging to plants which typically have flowers arranged in umbels.
Derivative: umbellifer
noun
    Any plant of this family.
Etymology: 17c: from Latin umbella (see umbel) + ferre to carry or bear.



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