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Definition of Rafflesia

1. n. A genus of stemless, leafless plants, living parasitically upon the roots and stems of grapevines in Malaysia. The flowers have a carrionlike odor, and are very large, in one species (Rafflesia Arnoldi) having a diameter of two or three feet.

Definition of Rafflesia

1. Noun. (botany) Any of several large parasitic plants, of the genus ''Rafflesia'', from South East Asia, that have no roots, stems or leaves; ''Rafflesia arnoldii'' has the largest known flower with a diameter of over a yard. ¹

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Definition of Rafflesia

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Medical Definition of Rafflesia

1. A genus of stemless, leafless plants, living parasitically upon the roots and stems of grapevines in Malaysia. The flowers have a carrionlike odour, and are very large, in one species (Rafflesia Arnoldi) having a diameter of two or three feet. Origin: NL. Named from its discoverer, Sir S. Raffle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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