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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Horse-Chestnut Family.
Horse-Chestnut Family - as a noun
Trees having showy flowers and inedible nutlike seeds in a leathery capsule
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
family hippocastanaceaehippocastanaceaeExample Sentences
"The horse-chestnut family includes many flowering trees and shrubs."
"Members of the horse-chestnut family produce horseshoe-shaped leaves."
"The horse-chestnut family is known for its showy white or pink flowers."
"Many species in the horse-chestnut family have toxic seeds."
"Some common genera within the horse-chestnut family are Aesculus and Sapindus."
