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Definition of: orobanchaceous
(ôr′ō·bang·kā′shəs, or′-) adjective
Designating a genus (Orobanche) typical of a family (Orobanchaceae) of low, leafless, parasitic, yellowish or brownish herbs lacking chlorophyll; the broomrapes. [<NL <L, broomrape <Gk. orobanchē <orobos a kind of vetch + anchein throttle]
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