adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the plant family Apiaceae (formerly Umbelliferae), which includes parsley, carrot, celery, and fennel
Usage: botanical term; technical
Examples
- Carrots and parsnips are apiaceous vegetables.
- The apiaceous family is characterized by small flowers arranged in umbels.
- Fennel is an apiaceous herb commonly used in cooking.
- Many apiaceous plants have aromatic seeds and leaves.
- Cilantro belongs to the apiaceous family.