(n)a rosid dicot family of the order Umbellales including: genera Aucuba, Cornus, Corokia, Curtisia, Griselinia, Helwingia, Syn.dogwood family, family Cornaceae
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n. a natural family of trees including the genera Aucuba; Cornus; Corokia; Curtisia; Griselinia; and Helwingia. Syn. -- family Cornaceae, dogwood family. [ WordNet 1.5 +PJC ]