Rosaceous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Of or pertaining to or characteristic of plants of the family Rosaceae.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The botanical garden featured a stunning collection of rosaceous plants, including roses, apples, and plums.
- Scientists have discovered a unique characteristic in the rosaceous family of plants that allows them to thrive in diverse environments.
- The apricot tree, a member of the rosaceous family, has been cultivated for centuries for its sweet and nutritious fruit.
- The distinctive growth pattern of many rosaceous plants makes them easily recognizable to experienced botanists.
- Researchers have found that the rosaceous family of plants is remarkably diverse, with over 3,000 species worldwide.
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Meaning 2
Of something having a dusty purplish pink color; "the roseate glow of dawn".
Classification
All adjective clusters.