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

¦⸗(ˌ)⸗⸗¦⸗shəs

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Balsamina, type genus (from Greek balsaminē) + -aceae

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