convolvulaceous

convolvulaceous
/keuhn vol'vyeuh lay"sheuhs/, adj.
belonging to the Convolvulaceae, the morning glory family. Cf. morning glory family.
[1840-50; < NL Convolvulace(ae) (see CONVOLVOLUS, -ACEAE) + -OUS]

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