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rue family

rue family

8.6
A group of flowering plants like oranges and lemons with strongly scented leaves
  • noun
  • /ruː ˈfæmɪli/
translation icon : familia de rue
  • The rue family includes orange, lemon, and other citrus plants.

Examples

  • Many members of the rue family have aromatic leaves used in cooking or perfumery.

  • The botanist identified the shrub as belonging to the rue family.

  • The rue family includes many fragrant plants.

  • Many members of the rue family are used in cooking.

  • The rue family includes many citrus plants like oranges and lemons.

  • Many plants in the rue family are known for their strong scents and culinary uses.

  • The rue family has a variety of species, each known for its fragrant leaves.

Synonyms

Rutaceae
vsrue family
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of strong-smelling flowering plants that includes orange and lemon trees

is the common name for the same aromatic plant family

Surface Forms

rue family singular
rue families plural

Morphology

rue + family

The phrase names the taxonomic group associated with the plant 'rue' by combining 'rue' (a specific plant) and 'family' (a grouping of related species). This is a straightforward compositional construction common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Rue family is named after the herb rue, a strong-smelling plant with divided leaves. Many of its relatives, like lemons and oranges, also have scented leaves and flowers, so the name helps you remember that these plants often have a strong smell.