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ericaceous

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

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adj

Meaning 2

Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: especially

Examples

  • Ericaceous plants include camellias, hollies, hydrangeas, and maples as well as members of the Ericaceae.

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adj

Meaning 3

acidic, acid-based

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Camellias thrive when fed with an ericaceous fertiliser.

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History

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin erīcāceus.