n pl :  a large family of often fragrant or aromatic plants (order Umbellales) that have small flowers borne in umbels and alternate mostly compound leaves and include numerous economically important plants (as the carrot, anise, caraway, dill, and parsley) um*bel*li*fer n 
 
 
 
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