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noun
a tropical climbing plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, of the soapberry family, bearing big, bladderlike pods and black seeds with a white, heart-shaped spot.
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Origin of balloon vine
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
Words nearby balloon vine
balloon sail, balloon shade, balloon sleeve, balloon tire, balloon tyre, balloon vine, ballot, ballotade, ballot box, ballotini, ballot paper
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British Dictionary definitions for balloon vine
balloon vine
noun
a tropical tendril-climbing sapindaceous plant, Cardiospermum halicacabum, cultivated for its ornamental balloon-like seed capsules
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