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Definition of: aristolochiaceous
(ə·ris′tə·lō′kē·ā′shəs) adjective Bot.
Belonging to a family (Aristolochiaceae) of tropical climbing plants with apetalous, irregular, pungent-smelling flowers. [ < NL < L aristolochia, a plant deemed useful in childbirth < Gk. aristolocheia < aristos best + locheia childbirth]
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