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rubiáceo , a . ( Of blonde 1 ). 1. adj. Bot. Said of dicotyledonous flowering plants, trees, shrubs and herbs, which have simple and enterísimas, opposite or whorled leaves and Stipules, flower with calyx adherent to the ovary and fruit a Berry, box or drupe with albumen horny or fleshy seeds; e.g., the blonde, the quino and coffee. U t. c. s. f. 2. f. pl. Bot. These plant family. O RTOGR. ESCR. with may. initial.