Hamamelidaceae n 1: comprises genera Hamamelis, Corylopsis, Fothergilla, Liquidambar, Parrotia, and other small genera [syn: {Hamamelidaceae}, {family Hamamelidaceae}, {witch-hazel family}]
Hamamelidaceae \Hamamelidaceae\ n. A natural family of plants comprising the genera {Hamamelis}; {Corylopsis}; {Fothergilla}; {Liquidambar}; {Parrotia}; and other small genera. Syn: family {Hamamelidaceae}, witch-hazel family. [WordNet 1.5]