Definition of ERICACEOUS

ericaceous

Adj

  • Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
  • Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
  • acidic, acid-based

Examples

  • Camellias thrive when fed with an ericaceous fertiliser.
  • Ericaceous plants include camellias, hollies, hydrangeas, and maples as well as members of the Ericaceae.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin erīcāceus.

Scrabble Score: 14

ericaceous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ericaceous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ericaceous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

ericaceous: valid Words With Friends Word