Corylaceae n 1: used in some classification systems for the genus Corylus [syn: {Corylaceae}, {subfamily Corylaceae}, {family Corylaceae}]
Corylaceae \Corylaceae\ prop. n. A natural family of shrubs or small trees, used in some classification systems for the genus {Corylus}. Syn: subfamily Corylaceae, family {Corylaceae}. [WordNet 1.5]