Balsaminaceae n 1: distinguished from the family Geraniaceae by the irregular flowers [syn: {Balsaminaceae}, {family Balsaminaceae}, {balsam family}]
Balsaminaceae \Balsaminaceae\ n. a natural family comprising the balsams, distinguished from the family {Geraniaceae} by the irregular flowers. Syn: family Balsaminaceae, balsam family. [WordNet 1.5]