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Rosaceae vs Rosaceous - What's the difference?

rosaceae | rosaceous |

Rosaceae is likely misspelled.


Rosaceae has no English definition.

As an adjective rosaceous is

{{cx|botany|lang=en}} Of or pertaining to a rose, or a member of the Rosaceae family of plants.

rosaceous

English

Etymology 1

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to a rose, or a member of the Rosaceae family of plants.
  • Etymology 2

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Resembling or characteristic of rosacea; rosy; reddish.
  • * 1976 , Ronald Marks, Common facial dermatoses (page 9)
  • In cold weather rosaceous cheeks often tend to become mauvish and take on a cyanotic tinge.