Papilionaceae

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Translingual

Etymology

From Latin pāpiliō (butterfly, moth) +‎ -aceae.

Proper noun

Papilionaceae

  1. A taxonomic family within the order Fabales – legumes, Fabaceae.

Usage notes

  • This is an accepted alternative name for Fabaceae.

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