scitamineous Meaning, Definition & Usage

Scit`a*min"e*ous adjective

Etymology

NL. sciamineosus, fr. Scitamineze, fr. L. scitamentum a delicacy, dainty.

Definitions

1. (Bot.) Of or pertaining to a natural order of plants (Scitamimeæ), mostly tropical herbs, including the ginger, Indian shot, banana, and the plants producing turmeric and arrowroot.