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Definition of Iridaceae
1. Noun. Large family of usually perennial geophytic herbs with rhizomes or corms or bulbs.
Exact synonyms: Family Iridaceae, Iris Family
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Family
Group relationships: Liliales, Order Liliales
Member holonyms: Iridaceous Plant, Belamcanda, Genus Belamcanda, Genus Crocus, Genus Freesia, Genus Gladiolus, Genus Ixia, Ixia, Genus Sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium, Genus Sparaxis, Sparaxis
Specialized synonyms: Genus Iris
Derivative terms: Iridaceous
Generic synonyms: Liliid Monocot Family
Group relationships: Liliales, Order Liliales
Member holonyms: Iridaceous Plant, Belamcanda, Genus Belamcanda, Genus Crocus, Genus Freesia, Genus Gladiolus, Genus Ixia, Ixia, Genus Sisyrinchium, Sisyrinchium, Genus Sparaxis, Sparaxis
Specialized synonyms: Genus Iris
Derivative terms: Iridaceous