pedaliáceo, a.
1. adj. Bot. It is said of Angiosperm herbs dicotyledonous, quite widespread in Africa, Asia and Australia, with white and fusiform root, leaves opposite or alternate, almost always simple flowers axillary, solitary, persistent calyx and Corolla tubular, and engorged fruit with seeds without albumen; e.g., joy. U t. c. s. f.
2. f. pl. Bot. These plant family.
OrRTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.
