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Definition of Linaceae
1. Noun. A widely distributed family of plants.
Exact synonyms: Family Linaceae, Flax Family
Generic synonyms: Dicot Family, Magnoliopsid Family
Member holonyms: Genus Linum, Linum
Generic synonyms: Dicot Family, Magnoliopsid Family
Member holonyms: Genus Linum, Linum
Medical Definition of Linaceae
1. A family in the order linales. These plants have simple leaves and regular flowers housing a compound ovary. Stamens are usually fused by their filaments. (12 Dec 1998)