Definition of Epiphyllum

1. Noun. Any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers.

Exact synonyms: Orchid Cactus
Generic synonyms: Cactus
Group relationships: Genus Epiphyllum

Definition of Epiphyllum

1. n. A genus of cactaceous plants having flattened, jointed stems, and petals united in a tube. The flowers are very showy, and several species are in cultivation.

Definition of Epiphyllum

1. Noun. A cactus of the genus Epiphyllum. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Epiphyllum

1. A genus of cactaceous plants having flattened, jointed stems, and petals united in a tube. The flowers are very showy, and several species are in cultivation. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Epiphyllum

epiphonema
epiphonemas
epiphonemata
epiphoneme
epiphonemes
epiphora
epiphoras
epiphragm
epiphragms
epiphrases
epiphrasis
epiphrenic
epiphrenic diverticulum
epiphyllous
epiphyllum (current term)
epiphyllums
epiphyseal
epiphyseal fracture
epiphyses
epiphysial
epiphysial arrest
epiphysial aseptic necrosis
epiphysial cartilage
epiphysial eye
epiphysial line
epiphysial plate
epiphysiodesis
epiphysiolysis

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