epiphyllum

noun

ep·​i·​phyl·​lum

ˌepəˈfiləm

1

capitalized : a small genus of tropical American cacti having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers see orchid cactus

2

plural -s : any plant of the genus Epiphyllum

especially : crab cactus

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from epi- + -phyllum

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