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Definition of Papilionaceous

1. a. Resembling the butterfly.

Definition of Papilionaceous

1. Adjective. Having the form of a butterfly ¹

2. Adjective. (botany) Having corolla with two ''wings'' resembling those of a butterfly ¹

3. Adjective. Of, or pertaining to the ''Papilionaceae'' family of plants. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Papilionaceous

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Papilionaceous

1. 1. Resembling the butterfly. 2. Having a winged corolla somewhat resembling a butterfly, as in the blossoms of the bean and pea. Belonging to that suborder of leguminous plants (Papilionaceae) which includes the bean, pea, vetch, clover, and locust. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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