graminaceae
Definition
- Noun:
- A large family of flowering plants: Graminaceae is the former botanical name for the family now more commonly called Poaceae. This family comprises the true grasses, which are primarily herbaceous (non-woody) plants, though some members like bamboo are woody. It includes economically vital plants such as cereals (e.g., wheat, rice, corn), bamboo, reeds, and sugar cane.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The field was dominated by members of the Graminaceae, waving gently in the wind.
- Botanists studied the evolutionary history of the Graminaceae family.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic context: The term "Graminaceae" is considered an older, synonym for the accepted family name Poaceae. Its use is now primarily historical or in specific taxonomic references.
- In some older botanical texts, you will find the grass family referred to as Graminaceae.
Variants and Related Words
- Poaceae (n): The currently accepted scientific name for the grass family, synonymous with Graminaceae.
- Poaceae is one of the most economically important plant families.
- Gramineae (n): Another older, alternative name for the same plant family.
- Grass family (n): The common English name for this group of plants.
Synonyms
- Poaceae: The modern taxonomic synonym.
- Grass family: The common name.
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning refers specifically to the taxonomic family of grasses. While the family includes cereals and bamboos, the word "Graminaceae" itself is a scientific label for the entire group, not a term for individual plants like "wheat" or "bamboo." It denotes the collective botanical classification.
Noun
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the grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane
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