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[n] type genus of the Malpighiaceae |
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MALPIGHIA is a 9 letter word that starts with M. |
| | Synonyms: | | genus Malpighia |
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| | See Also: | | family Malpighiaceae, jiqui, Malpighia obovata, Malpighiaceae, rosid dicot genus |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Mal*pi"ghi*a\, n. [NL. See {Malpighian}.] (Bot.)
A genus of tropical American shrubs with opposite leaves and
small white or reddish flowers. The drupes of {Malpighia
urens} are eaten under the name of Barbadoes cherries.
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