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Definition of: thymelaeaceous
(thim′ə·lē·ā′shəs) adjective Bot.
Designating a family (Thymelaeaceae) of apetalous trees or shrubs having very tough bark; the mezereon family. [<NL, family name <L thymelaea <Gk. Thymelaia <thymon thyme + elaia olive tree]
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