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Definition of Bromeliaceous

1. a. Pertaining to, or resembling, a family of endogenous and mostly epiphytic or saxicolous plants of which the genera Tillandsia and Billbergia are examples. The pineapple, though terrestrial, is also of this family.

Medical Definition of Bromeliaceous

1. Pertaining to, or resembling, a family of endogenous and mostly epiphytic or saxicolous plants of which the genera Tillandsia and Billbergia are examples. The pineapple, though terrestrial, is also of this family. Origin: Named after Olaf Bromel, a Swedish botanist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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