'Rutaceous' definitions:

Definition of 'Rutaceous'

From: GCIDE
  • Rutaceous \Ru*ta"ceous\, a. [L. rutaceous, from ruta rue. See Rue the plant.] (Bot.) Of or pertaining to plants of a natural order (Rutaceae) of which the rue is the type, and which includes also the orange, lemon, dittany, and buchu. [1913 Webster]