Balsaminaceae
plural noun
Bal·sa·mi·na·ce·ae
ˌbȯlsəməˈnāsēˌē,
-ˌsam-
: a family of plants (order Geraniales) distinguished from members of the Geraniaceae by the irregular flowers see impatiens
balsaminaceous adjective
¦⸗(ˌ)⸗⸗¦⸗shəs
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Balsamina, type genus (from Greek balsaminē) + -aceae