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Definition of Polygonaceous

1. a. Of or pertaining to a natural order of apetalous plants (Polygonaceæ), of which the knotweeds (species of Polygonum) are the type, and which includes also the docks (Rumex), the buckwheat, rhubarb, sea grape (Coccoloba), and several other genera.

Definition of Polygonaceous

1. Adjective. (botany) Of or pertaining to a family of apetalous plants, Polygonaceae, of which the knotweeds of the genus ''Polygonum'' are the type, and which includes also the docks of the genus ''Rumex'', the buckwheat, rhubarb, sea grape of the genus ''Coccoloba'', and several other genera. ¹

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Medical Definition of Polygonaceous

1. Of or pertaining to a natural order of apetalous plants (Polygonaceae), of which the knotweeds (species of Polygonum) are the type, and which includes also the docks (Rumex), the buckwheat, rhubarb, sea grape (Coccoloba), and several other genera. See: Polygonum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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