ˌbȯlsəməˈnāsēˌē, -ˌsam- noun plural
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: New Latin, from Balsamina, type genus (from Greek balsaminē ) + -aceae
: a family of plants (order Geraniales) distinguished from members of the Geraniaceae by the irregular flowers — see impatiens
• bal·sa·mi·na·ceous | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷shəs adjective