ericaceous
ericaceous is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, ericaceous is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofericaceous
- Of or pertaining to the heath family (Ericaceae).
- (especially of a plant) Acid-loving, thriving in acidic conditions.
Example: "Ericaceous plants include camellias, hollies, hydrangeas, and maples as well as members of the Ericaceae."
- Acidic, acid-based
Example: "Camellias thrive when fed with an ericaceous fertiliser."
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