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Definition of Piperaceous

1. a. Of or pertaining to the order of plants (Piperaceæ) of which the pepper (Piper nigrum) is the type. There are about a dozen genera and a thousand species, mostly tropical plants with pungent and aromatic qualities.

Medical Definition of Piperaceous

1. Of or pertaining to the order of plants (Piperaceae) of which the pepper (Piper nigrum) is the type. There are about a dozen genera and a thousand species, mostly tropical plants with pungent and aromatic qualities. Origin: L. Piper pepper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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