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Definition of velloziaceous
velloziaceous
/vɛˌloʊziˈeɪʃəs/
vel · lo · zi · a · ceous
velloziaceous Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• adjective
1
Relating or belonging to the Velloziaceae, a family of monocotyledonous flowering plants typically characterized by woody, fibrous stems and adapted to dry, rocky habitats in South America and Africa.
Example
"The researchers cataloged several velloziaceous species thriving in the arid, high-altitude outcrops of the Brazilian savanna."
• Rhymes for velloziaceous
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Velloziaceous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/velloziaceous