Bromeliaceae
plural noun
Bro·me·li·a·ce·ae
brōˌmēlēˈāsēˌē
: a family of tropical American epiphytic or terrestrial herbs or subshrubs (order Xyridales) that have basal often spiny leaves and flowers in dense spikes, panicles, or heads with large often colored bracts and that include several plants (such as the pineapple) of economic importance
bromeliaceous
adjective
brō¦mēlē¦āshəs
Dictionary Entries Near Bromeliaceae
Cite this Entry
“Bromeliaceae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bromeliaceae. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share