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单词 epiphyllum
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epiphyllum

[ ep-uh-fil-uhm ]
/ ˌɛp əˈfɪl əm /

noun

any of several mostly epiphytic cacti of the genus Epiphyllum, native to tropical America, having large, fragrant white flowers.
Also called orchid cactus.

Origin of epiphyllum

<New Latin, equivalent to Greek epi-epi- + Greek phýllon leaf; so called from the leaflike branches on which the flower grows

Words nearby epiphyllum

epiphora, epiphragm, epiphylaxis, epiphyll, epiphyllous, epiphyllum, epiphysial arrest, epiphysial aseptic necrosis, epiphysial cartilage, epiphysial line, epiphysial plate
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Example sentences from the Web for epiphyllum

  • The similarity of its branches to Epiphyllum led to its being included in that genus by Haworth.

    Cactus Culture For Amateurs|W. Watson
  • The Epiphyllum, or Lobster Cactus, is one of the best of the family, easy of culture.

    The Practical Garden-Book|C. E. Hunn
  • They are often called Epiphyllum, which name is, however, properly restricted to the group next to be mentioned.

    Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4|Various
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