hedyotidæ

pl. [Mod. Lat. hedyot ( is ); Lat. fem. pl. adj. suff. -idœ.] Bot .: A family of Cinchonacese, tribe Cinch oneæ. hěd--ō-tis, s . [Pref. hedy- , and Gr. ous (gen it. ōtos )=an ear; named from the sweetne of the ear shaped leaves.] Bot.: The typical genus of the Cinchonaceous family Hedyotide (q. v.). The root of Hedyotis umbellata the Chay-root of India, is used to dye chintzes a durable red color. hěd-ỹ-phāne, s. [HEDYPHANITE.]